Jackson Spencer Law founder and managing partner Jennifer Spencer has once again been recognized among the state’s leading employment lawyers in the 2025 edition of Texas Super Lawyers. This repeat honor reflects both her deep expertise in employment litigation on behalf of plaintiffs and the respect she has earned among peers. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on nominations from [...]
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 [...]
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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
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 [...]
Jackson Spencer Law is pleased to welcome Allayna Ford and Areesha Hemani as the newest [...]