Employment Law
Legal research on employment law topics including discrimination, wages, wrongful termination, and workplace safety.
Can a Texas employee be at-will and have an employment contract?
Learn how Texas law allows for employment contracts that preserve at-will status while defining terms like pay, benefits, and job duties.
Is a non-compete legal in Texas?
Learn about the enforceability of non-compete agreements in Texas under the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and key state supreme court rulings.
Is a non-compete enforceable in the state of Texas?
Learn about the legal requirements for enforcing non-compete agreements in Texas, including the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and reasonableness standards.
Does an employer have to pay employees for on-call time?
Learn when on-call time is compensable under the FLSA and Texas law, focusing on the 'engaged to wait' versus 'waiting to be engaged' standard.
California rules on outside sales exemption and commissions
Explore California's outside sales exemption requirements, including the 50% time-and-place rule, overtime exemptions, and paid sick leave calculations.
What is the home health worker wage statute of limitations?
Learn about the statute of limitations for home health worker wage claims in California and under federal FLSA rules, including wage and penalty deadlines.
Do states require advance notice for employment or PTO changes?
Explore state laws regarding advance notice requirements for changes to employment terms, work schedules, and vacation or PTO policies.
How does Texas treat noncompete agreements?
Learn about the enforceability of noncompete agreements in Texas, including statutory requirements under the Covenants Not to Compete Act and key case law.
Which states enforce or refuse to enforce non-compete agreements?
Overview of state enforceability of non-compete agreements, including states with broad statutory bans and states that generally enforce them subject to reasonableness.
Hostile work environment and discrimination claims against a fire department
Overview of hostile work environment and disparate treatment discrimination claims against fire departments under Title VII and Washington law.
What is the difference between a workplace restraining order and a domestic violence restraining order?
Learn the key differences between workplace violence restraining orders and domestic violence restraining orders in California, including who can file and requirements.