Over the last year, we have witnessed more employment cases being tried before a jury. One of the reasons we are seeing more jury trials …
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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
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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