San Antonio Employment Law Blog
Steps to take as the victim of wrongful termination
Just because you’re terminated from your position doesn’t necessarily mean your employer violated the law and/or your employment contract. However, if you have reason to believe this is the case, it’s critical to dig around for additional information to back up your...
Are you getting the wage you’re owed?
If you have a Texas job with non-stop labor, your employer may expect you to work overtime. While the long hours can cut into your personal time, the extra money in your paycheck can be worth the work. When you receive your pay, you may assume that your employer...
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Your right to religious freedom in the workplace
In today's political and social climate, it is increasingly more common to hear of people facing difficulties and harassment because of religious views. Unfortunately, this occasionally carries over into the workplace, where employees may find that they are targets of...
What should I do if I am a victim of race discrimination?
One of the most humiliating experiences an employee can have is to be mistreated based on the color of his or her skin. Race discrimination can affect a worker's psychologically by destroying his or her self-esteem. It can also prevent the individual from being able...
Overtime laws to cover millions more workers
There are certain federal laws in place that protect workers in all 50 states. One of these laws is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, employers are required to pay eligible workers overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. The overtime...
Employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees
Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for their employees with disabilities or illnesses. However, these accommodations are not always made, which leads to many, many lawsuits each year. In some cases,...
What kind of parental leave am I entitled to in Texas?
Parental leave has come a long way in the United States, but many would argue that it still has a long way to go. If you are expecting a child, you are probably wondering how long you can take off of work and whether you will continue to get paid or receive benefits...
Can I be fired after getting hurt on the job?
As you may have guessed, the answer to that question is more complicated than a simple yes or no. First, it's important to keep in mind that most employment relationships are at-will. If you have not signed a contract with your employer, then your employer can...
Department of Labor: 4 Texas Oil and Gas Companies Owe $1.6 Million in Overtime Pay
Since 2012 the U.S. Department of Labor has launched more than 1,100 investigations of wage violations in the oil and gas industry, where contracting and subcontracting have traditionally defined (and often obscured) the worker-employer relationship. So far the Labor...
