1. AI may invent or alter critical facts AI tools can inadvertently add details that didn’t happen, change dates, modify sequences of events, or embellish conversations. In legal proceedings, even small inaccuracies in the facts can undermine your credibility and your entire case. You may think certain details are unimportant and let AI smooth them [...]
At Jackson Spencer Law, we’ve seen strong employment cases crumble and weak ones flourish. The difference? Avoiding these five critical mistakes that can sink your claim before it even starts. Mistake #1: Confusing “Unfair” with “Illegal” Your boss is a nightmare. They play favorites, make unreasonable demands, and create a toxic atmosphere. Here’s the hard [...]
Jackson Spencer Law is proud to announce that firm founder Jennifer J. Spencer and attorney M. Neal Bridges have earned repeat recognition in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected legal industry guides in the country. Ms. Spencer was again honored for her work in a range of employment law, including Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – [...]
A Dallas judge has denied a request by Amazon seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a developmentally disabled Amazon warehouse employee who was abducted and sexually assaulted by her supervisor. The May 20 ruling by 68th Judicial District Judge Martin Hoffman clears the way for discovery to proceed in the lawsuit. Based on the [...]
After the start of President Trump’s second term in early 2025, there has been a wave of executive orders and actions affecting the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as the White House has made diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives the subject of intense scrutiny. Our team at Jackson Spencer Law will keep you informed [...]
On March 19, 2025, the EEOC published a press release warning against “unlawful DEI-related discrimination.” Let’s unpack what’s in the announcement, how we got here, and how this impacts the American workplace and employee rights. Summary of the joint press release In its press release, the EEOC states that “The widespread adoption of DEI… does [...]
If you believe you’ve been wrongfully terminated, you have the right to file a claim against your employer. This is a legal action, and you may be entitled to compensation, reinstatement to your job, or unemployment benefits. Here are some important questions you may be considering: What is considered wrongful termination in Texas? Time constraints [...]
If you’re working for a company in Texas, you may be wondering if the employee rights laws are any different in Texas than they are elsewhere in the United States. Well, fortunately there are plenty of basic protections you can depend on in Texas that are outlined by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) – we [...]
Jackson Spencer Law: Amazon’s ‘corporate apathy’ failed to protect vulnerable worker
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023 (PWFA) is intended to fill some gaps left by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The PWFA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers for any known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the [...]
1. AI may invent or alter critical facts AI tools can inadvertently add details that [...]