This category includes lawyers who specialize in all aspects of labor and employment law, including employment discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, workplace harassment, and employee benefits
Texas, workplace safety and health are regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). These agencies enforce laws and regulations to ensure the
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Texas, employee termination and severance pay are primarily governed by the employment-at-will doctrine, which means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and
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Texas, the laws regarding employee privacy and monitoring are primarily governed by federal laws, such as the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Stored Communications Act (SCA), as well as state-specific laws. Under federal
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Texas, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage to their employees under certain circumstances. The requirements for providing workers’ compensation insurance in Texas are as follows Employer Coverage Employers in Texas are required
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Texas, employee leave is regulated by both federal and state laws. Let’s take a look at the regulations for sick leave and family medical leave in Texas Sick Leave – There is no specific state
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Texas, the laws regarding discrimination and harassment in the workplace are primarily governed by federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the
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Texas, employee classification and independent contractor status are determined by various factors and guidelines set by both state and federal laws. The classification of workers is crucial as it determines their rights, benefits, and obligations
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Texas, the regulations for breaks and meal periods are primarily governed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, Texas does not have any additional state-specific laws regarding breaks and meal periods, so employers
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Texas, the laws regarding overtime pay are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond 40 hours in a
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minimum wage requirements in Texas are governed by both federal and state laws. As of September 2021, the federal minimum wage is set at $25 per hour. However, Texas follows the federal minimum wage rate
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