What Happens If You Fail the Test? You're a hard worker and a good employee. You always give your full effort when on the job. But when you're off the clock, you like to let your hair down. That shouldn't matter to your employer, should it? … [Read more...]
Can Your Employer Legally Reduce Your Pay?
Do You Have Any Legal Protection against a Pay Cut? You work hard to provide a good life for yourself and for your family. You've always put forth 100% on the job, and seem to have a great relationship with your employer. Then one day, your employer … [Read more...]
Is Overtime Pay Mandatory in Texas?
Must All Workers Be Paid Extra for Time Worked beyond Certain Hours? Your work is your livelihood—the way you provide for your needs and the needs of those you love. You want to be treated fairly, to be compensated fully for your efforts. … [Read more...]
Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Denied Breaks at Work?
Must Your Employer Permit Periodic Breaks and Time Off for Meals? You work in a physically or mentally challenging job and you give it your all. Periodically, you need to take a few minutes to recharge, so that you can maximize your productivity for … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights When an Employer Fails to Pay Earned Overtime?
Your Options in Texas You work hard to provide for your family, volunteering for overtime when it's available. What are your options when you've clearly earned time and a half for your efforts and your employer either pays you your regular wage or … [Read more...]
Actions by Your Employer that Are Prohibited by Law in Texas
State and Federal Protections for Workers in Texas Your job is more than just a way to provide for yourself and your family. You'll spend about one of every four hours during your working life on the clock. Though your employer has a vested interest … [Read more...]
Your Rights as an Employee in Texas
Your Legal Protections on the Job in Texas Though you may not realize it, you have a host of legal protections to ensure that you are not exploited by your employer in Texas. Unfortunately, many companies in Texas will use every opportunity to try … [Read more...]
Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation in Texas
Wronged by Your Employer? Be Sure to Report It
I’m Brittney Thompson, one of the employment attorneys at Bailey & Galyen. We receive calls daily from potential clients who have been wronged at work and want to know what their legal rights are. Through our intake process, we determine if what … [Read more...]
Employers Using Economic Slumps to Eliminate Older Workers
Hi everyone, I'm Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. We all have heard and commented on the fact that we are living through an extraordinary time. As a result of the COVID pandemic, employers have closed and furloughed, … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Protection Expanded for Employees in Texas
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. On September 1, 2021, Texas has expanded sexual harassment protections for employees beyond those offered under existing state and federal law. As of September 1, 2021, individuals … [Read more...]
Filing for Unemployment
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. Following a workplace termination, it is normal to feel betrayed, embarrassed, and angry. You may be confused about what your options are or what steps to take next. Consulting an … [Read more...]
