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Welcome to the Era of Salary Transparency
Have you heard it’s “taboo” to talk about your salary? Us too. Well, that is out the …
Statute of Limitations Laws: The Clock is Always Ticking.
Texas Employment Lawyer Rasha Zeyadeh
Time does not stop for anyone. There are time limits for filing claims against your employer. In fact, state and federal claims have different deadlines for different types of claims. When pursuing a claim against
The Good News and Bad News about Owing Money to the TWC
Dallas Employment Lawyer Paige Melendez
At first glance, describing owing a debt in any way “good” seems erroneous, but most debts cannot be appealed. For the Texas Workforce Commission or TWC, overpayment decisions that state that a claimant for unemployment
The limits of the duty to preserve evidence in Texas
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell
This article gives a brief overview of when and to whom a duty to preserve evidence applies under Texas law, and discusses why it is usually important to clearly put your employer on notice
It’s My Spouse, I’m Leaving
Dallas Employment Lawyer Deontae Wherry
In 1993, Congress passed the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) which provides employees the right take medical leave for (1) the birth of a child or to bond with a child, (2) the placement of
Ramadan 2022 is Here: Do I Qualify for a Religious Accommodation?
Texas Employment Lawyer Rasha Zeyadeh
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is observed by 1.6 billion people around the world. Practicing Muslims will be fasting from dawn until dusk (approximately 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.) beginning on April 2, 2022
Why Judicial Elections Matter in 2022
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell
Summary: This article gives a rundown of judicial elections in Texas: what they are, what positions are up for a vote, and why you should care about them.
Although many states elect at least
Biden Signs into Law a Bill Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment Claims – Key Takeaways
Dallas Employment Lawyer Fadi Yousef
On March 3, 2022, President Joe Biden signed into law new legislation banning the use of arbitration clauses in employment contracts that force victims of sexual assault and harassment to pursue their claims in private
An Example of Protections We Do Not Have: The Fight for LGBTQIA+ Rights is Ongoing
Dallas Employment Lawyer Paige Melendez
On February 22, 2022, Governor Abbott penned a letter to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (“DFPS”) in which he imposed a mandate on the State agency to investigate the parents of children who