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When Can a Texas Employee Take Leave Under 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. 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 radius—for a minimum of 20 workweeks per year ...

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 ...

Can I Get Fired for Social Media Posts About My Job?

Social media has become a significant influence in our daily lives. From sharing photos or videos from your vacation to checking into a restaurant and tagging your friends, platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram enable users to post about their lives. When it comes to establishing more favorable workplace conditions, Texas employees have been relying on social media to garner support ...

What is Workplace Retaliation?

When employees experience discrimination and/or harassment, they have the right to report such activity either to their employer or to an outside body (i.e. the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Additionally, they also have legal protections against employer retaliation. Retaliation happens when an employer punishes or otherwise takes a negative action against an employee for ...