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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 ...

Can I Get Fired for Being a Medical Marijuana Patient?

Since many states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana in recent years, many employees wonder if they are protected from getting fired for consuming cannabis. Although employers have every right to terminate an employee if he/she is under the influence of pot while performing job duties, what about off-duty use? Thirty-three states and Washington D.C. have legalized medical marijuana. ...

Todd Slobin featured in the Houston Chronicle speaking on the #MeToo movement

The Houston Chronicle discusses the need for updates on sexual-harassment laws following the spark of the #MeToo movement. Read more below to learn how our very own, Todd Slobin is taking a proactive stance on changing Texas politics. Houston Chronicle Article - #MeToo movement needs to regain momentum