Getting a rejection email from a job application hurts, but if you’re denied a job—or even denied an interview—because of your race, age, gender, or religion, you may have just encountered hiring discrimination. Hiring discrimination laws protect applicants, not just employees, but it can be difficult to recognize this subtle and common form of discrimination. ...
We are proud to announce that for the ninth year, Jackson Spencer Law has been selected by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report for inclusion on their Best Law Firms 2023 list.
For the 14th consecutive year, Texas Super Lawyers has named Jennifer Spencer to its annual list of top attorneys. As in previous years, she was included for her work in employment litigation: plaintiff, and employment & labor: employee.
The Best Lawyers in America has selected Jackson Spencer Law founder and managing partner Jennifer Spencer for the 2023 list of the top attorneys in the country, while partner M. Neal Bridges was named to the annual issue of The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his work in litigation – labor and...
Once again, D Magazine has selected Jennifer Spencer to its list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for her work in labor and employment law.
Workplace conflicts are an unfortunate part of being in the professional world. Some conflicts, however, are more than just a clash of personalities. In some cases, the treatment by a co-worker or supervisor is patently unfair, and possibly even workplace discrimination. If you are facing unfair treatment at work — even if it’s not legally...
For the eighth year, Jackson Spencer Law has been recognized on the 2022 list of “Best Law Firms,” published by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report.
Jackson Spencer Law’s Jennifer Spencer has been named to the 2021 list of Texas Super Lawyers for her work in Employment Litigation: Plaintiff and Employment & Labor: Employee. This year marks her 13th appearance on the exclusive list of outstanding Texas attorneys.
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.
As demand for our employee-focused legal services has grown, we are excited to welcome three new attorneys to the Jackson Spencer Law team: Associates Sara Barfield and Nikki Britten, and Senior Counsel Ron Woessner.
Jennifer Spencer, attorney and advocate for employee rights, has been named to the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This year is her eighth year of recognition on the annual list. Additionally, M. Neal Bridges was named to the publication’s “Ones to Watch” list for labor and employment litigation.
Congratulations to Jennifer Spencer for being selected to D Magazine’s annual list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas for her work in labor and employment law.
The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects you from the government interfering with your speech – meaning you can typically express opinions (even if they are offensive) without being arrested or charged with a crime. But that does not mean you can say whatever you want online without suffering consequences.
In the simplest possible terms, contact tracing is a way of tracking all the individuals who have come into contact with an infected or contagious person. Given the current pandemic, contact tracing – and particularly contact tracing apps – have grown in popularity as countries are trying to find safe ways to return to a...
Jackson Spencer Law was recognized by the annual list of “Best Law Firms,” published by Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report. The firm’s appearance on the 2021 edition marks its seventh year of selection to the rundown of the country’s top law firms.
Jennifer Spencer, founder of Jackson Spencer Law, has been named to the annual list of Texas Super Lawyers. Her appearance on the 2020 list marks her 12th year of selection.
Health, wealth, and happiness: It’s what most of us strive for. But 2020 has made attaining each especially hard. Many have lost their jobs, their income, and experienced depression at staggering rates. If you have been fortunate enough to keep working throughout the pandemic, you probably have another concern: staying healthy while interacting with others...
Employment attorney Jennifer Spencer has been named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers for the seventh consecutive year. Ms. Spencer, founder of Jackson Spencer Law, has built her practice on advocating for employees who are experiencing difficulties in the workplace.
When the CARES Act was passed in March, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided $659 billion in crisis funds for businesses affected by coronavirus-related quarantine measures. So many businesses applied for PPP loans that the first round of funding was exhausted within 13 days! With most businesses unable to earn income during mandated closures, the...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1 and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) gave employers until April 18 to comply with the law, after which employers who fail to comply will face DOL enforcement actions and could be subject to individual lawsuits.
With the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), employees have questions about what the law does and doesn’t provide to those impacted by the coronavirus and COVID-19. In this article we’ll answer 7 of the most pressing questions employees face while the U.S. prepares for (and deals with) this historic contagion.
Are you facing workplace discrimination based on a disability or your age? Perhaps you’ve been working for your employer a long time, only to discover that with age, your health has declined. Many employees facing health challenges fear discussing their concerns with their employer. However, if you’re having difficulty performing your job due to a...
Few things are as disheartening as the realization that your company might be preparing to fire you. You might want to stop working, lash out, or confront your supervisors. Here’s what to do if you think your termination is around the corner – and what not to do if you suspect you may be getting...
Since Congress launched an impeachment inquiry against President Trump in September, there’s been a lot of talk about whistleblower protections filling the news cycle. Even Texas Republican Will Hurd has expressed the importance of keeping whistleblowers’ identities confidential to encourage exposure of corruption.
Jackson Spencer Law has been recognized by the 2020 edition of Best Law Firms. This comes on the heels of firm founder and managing partner Jennifer Spencer being named to Best Lawyers in America.
Employee rights advocate and Jackson Spencer Law founder Jennifer Spencer has been selected to the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list for her work in plaintiff’s employment litigation. This year marks Ms. Spencer’s eleventh anniversary appearing on the list of the top attorneys in Texas.
Jackson Spencer Law founder Jennifer Spencer has been selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© for her work in commercial litigation. This year represents the sixth consecutive year that Ms. Spencer has been included on the list, which is based on a peer-review system.
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