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Jacqueline Armstrong – 2023 Texas Super Lawyers

We are proud to announce the selection of Jacqueline Armstrong to the 2023 Texas Super Lawyers List, where she was recognized as a top-rated employment

September 26, 2023

Employment Law

Did Your Employer Follow Employment Law When Firing You?

No one likes being fired, and most employers would rather not terminate an employee. Terminating an employee is typically an unpleasant experience for both the

August 28, 2023

Is Your Employer Making Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Is Your Employer Making Reasonable Accommodations for Pregnant Workers?

If you are pregnant, there are federal laws that can protect you and give you certain rights in the workplace. These laws include Title VII

August 25, 2023

Sexual Harassment

Can Someone Make Secret Recordings to Prove Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue. Nearly 40 percent of women and 14 percent of men report experiencing sexual harassment while on

August 22, 2023

What does right-to-work mean?

Right-to-work is a misunderstood concept when it comes to employment law. It refers to rights concerning union membership. In Texas, the right-to-work law prevents employers from refusing

July 14, 2023

Should you sign an NDA before you start a new job?

If you have an exciting new job offer in Texas, you may be ready to start a new chapter in your career. However, if your

June 29, 2023

Types of discrimination you might face in the workplace

Everyone deserves respect and equal treatment in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still a significant issue faced by many employees in Texas. Discrimination occurs

June 20, 2023

Can an employer stop a worker from taking a new job?

There was a time, not so long ago, when professionals in the United States would get a job at a company and then work there

June 16, 2023

What if your employer refuses to accommodate your disability?

As an employee with a disability, you have legal protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act that require your employer to provide reasonable accommodations to

June 5, 2023

To be enforceable, non-compete agreements must attach to something

As you probably know, most major corporations have a keen interest in protecting trade secrets, keeping existing customers and expanding business opportunities. Each of these

May 22, 2023