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Whether you’re laid off or fired, losing your job is a crushing experience. These days, layoffs are an unfortunate fact of life. You still have legal rights when you lose your job because of a mass layoff or workforce reduction. Sometimes, what seems like a layoff is really a wrongful termination in disguise. How can [...]

So your previous employer went through a layoff / reduction in force, and now they’re paying you severance payments. Do those severance payments end when you find a new job? The short answer is: it depends on the terms of your severance agreement. Let’s break down the possible scenarios to help you plan your next [...]

If you’re not a member of a protected class, can you still file an EEOC claim? The short answer is yes, but there are some things you should know first. In this article, we’ll discuss what protected classes are and when you can file a claim even if you aren’t being targeted because of your [...]

It can be hard to tell when a work environment has crossed the line from simply difficult to openly hostile without. Many workers don’t know what qualifies as a hostile work environment, and as a result, they might not report harassment or other inappropriate behavior. In this article, we will discuss what constitutes a hostile [...]

In a historic move, President Biden has signed into law legislation ending forced arbitration on sexual assault and sexual harassment. The “Ending Forced Arbitration on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” (EFA SASHA) was introduced by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and then-Sen. Kamala Harris and quickly gained bipartisan support. This groundbreaking law will help protect victims [...]

Sexual assault is a serious crime, and especially when experienced in the workplace, it can leave a victim wondering how to navigate a way to safety… and justice. In this article we’re going to show you where the line is drawn between sexual harassment and sexual assault, what to do if you are sexually assaulted [...]

While the media has been focused on surging cases of the Delta variant throughout Texas, two stellar pieces of legislation slipped under the radar that have impacted sexual harassment claims in Texas. As of September 1, two new laws that stand to dramatically affect victims of workplace sexual harassment went into effect.

There is a common misconception among employees that you cannot discuss your pay with others. In fact, employees’ right to discuss their salary is protected by law. While employers may restrict workers from discussing their salary in front of customers or during work, they cannot prohibit employees from talking about pay on their own time. [...]