What Every Employee in Texas Should Know About the At-Will Employment Doctrine
In Texas, employment is presumed to be at-will unless there is an unambiguous agreement stating otherwise. Learn the basics of the at-will employment doctrine, including the limitations of its use by employers.
Military Service Discrimination: What Servicemembers and Their Families Should Know About USERRA
Congress enacted the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) so that veterans and applicants for service would suffer no detriment with reference to their service by having left their jobs. The USERRA also provides for reemployment rights.
Divorce: The Basics of Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Texas
Gain a basic understanding of spousal maintenance (alimony) in Texas divorce cases.
Divorce: Temporary Spousal Support in Texas
Gain a basic understanding of temporary spousal support orders in Texas divorce cases.
What You Need to Know about the Equal Pay Act of 1963
Learn about the Equal Pay Act of 1963, a federal law which bans discrimination in wages, salaries, or commissions on the basis of sex.
Hair Texture Discrimination: The Texas CROWN Act (HB 567)
Learn about the Texas CROWN Act, the new law taking effect September 1, 2023, which will ban discrimination against hair textures and styles historically associated with race.
Why Family and Employment Law—Blog Intro
This initial post introduces site visitors to the Firm’s blog and contains a general disclaimer.