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What Constitutes Workplace Retaliation in Texas?

Galo Law Firm
November 18, 2015
Wrongful Termination

You might know that workplace retaliation is illegal in Texas, but many people, including employers, are not sure of what constitutes retaliation under the law. In fact, there are multiple state and federal laws that protect employees from retaliation in the workplace. These laws…

Can a Texas Employer Deduct from an Employee’s Pay for Violating Company Rules?

Galo Law Firm
October 15, 2015
Wage & Hour Law

Sometimes employees and employers in Texas are not fully aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding deductions from wages. For example, there may be confusion as to whether an employer has the right to deduct wages when an employee violates company rules. The Texas…

Here’s a Rundown of New Rules for Overtime Pay

Galo Law Firm
July 22, 2015
Wage & Hour Law

If you’re an hourly worker, then your employer is required to pay you 1.5 times your regular rate when you work more than 40 hours in a week. The same is not necessarily true for salaried workers. Current federal rules allow for salaried employees…

The Advantage of Knowing Both Employee and Employer Sides of Labor Disputes

Galo Law Firm
June 2, 2015
Workplace Discrimination

If you’re dealing with an employment law dispute of any kind, whether on the state or federal level, it is important to choose your lawyer carefully. You need someone who knows employment law from both sides — the employee and the employer. An attorney…

Frequently asked questions about COBRA

Galo Law Firm
May 14, 2015
ERISA

If you have recently left a job where you were covered under a group health plan, then you likely received some paperwork or other notice about COBRA continuation health coverage. COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and some people may have…

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