wrongful termination

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 [...]

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 [...]

A jury recently awarded a man with an anxiety disorder $450,000 after his employer failed to heed his warnings about celebrating his birthday. The man had requested that the company not celebrate his birthday out of fear that it would cause him a panic attack and worsen his condition. Unfortunately, the company threw him a [...]

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. It is an oft-cited [...]

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 [...]

Maybe your boss let it slip that the company didn’t report everything it should have to the IRS, or maybe you came across a document that revealed your employer is stealing from its clients. While it might be daunting to think about the possibility of reporting your employer for wrongdoing, there are laws to protect [...]