Building a successful business usually takes a lot of hard work and time. An ill-timed lawsuit can cause significant damage to the business or even
Category: Texas Employment Law
Unpaid Internships Are Mainstream, But Are They Legal?
During the last few years of tough economy, many companies have been tempted to save a penny by offering unpaid internships to the eager hoards
The Supreme Court Strikes Down The Defense of Marriage Act – Has Little Effect On Texas
Earlier this week, in a rare move to strike down a federal law, the United States Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) invalid because it violated the Equal
Firing a Mother for Breast Feeding is, Indeed, Sexual Discrimination
Seems like a no-brainer, right? Well, a Texas District Court judge did not think so, so the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals had to step
An Arbitration Agreement Found Unconscionable Without Translation
It is no secret that many Texas businesses employ Spanish-speaking employees. It is also no secret that many businesses in Texas require their employees to
The Supreme Court Renders an Important Pro-Employer Decision
In the past two weeks, both the United States Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals have rendered decisions that will add roadblocks