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Where Do I File a Texas Employment Discrimination Claim?

If you are the victim of workplace discrimination in Texas, you may be wondering which agencies can bring an employment discrimination lawsuit on your behalf. The two agencies are the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The TWC handles claims by state workers, employers, and job seekers and adheres to the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act ...

1.3 Million More Workers Now Qualify for Overtime Pay

The U.S. Department of Labor increased the minimum salary threshold from $23,660 a year to $35,568, making approximately 1.3 million workers eligible for overtime pay. The increase will take effect on January 1, 2020. The following are the details of the final rule: Increase in the “standard salary level” from $455 to $684 per week (or $35,568 annually for a full-time employee) For highly ...

When Can a Texas Employee Take Leave Under FMLA?

What is the FMLA? The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was enacted by Congress in 1993. This law enables specific workers to have 12 workweeks of unpaid leave each year without fear of getting fired. Who Must Comply with FMLA? Local, state, and federal government and public agencies are required to comply with this law. In addition, private employers with at least 50 employees—within a 75-mile ...

Does My Boss Have to Pay Out My Accrued PTO?

Paid time off (PTO), also known as personal time off, gives employees an opportunity to take days off while still earning their pay. Although most employees save their PTO days for long vacations, there are many who accrued more PTO than they use, resulting in a surplus. If you have accrued a surplus amount of PTO and plan on leaving your job, you might be wondering if your employer must payout ...