Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston You may have seen headlines saying the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has “rescinded” its workplace harassment guidance, especially guidance relating to LGBTQ+ employees. If that raised alarm bells for you, you’re not alone. Many Texas employees are wondering: Does this mean harassment is…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston This blog explains the role Human Resources actually plays in the workplace, why HR is not an employee advocate, and why Texas employees should still report workplace issues while protecting themselves through documentation and realistic expectations. Blog Text: Many employees believe Human Resources exists…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Cassidy Monska If you’re experiencing discrimination or harassment at work, your first instinct may be to tell someone, but how you report it can make a significant difference in how your complaint is handled and whether you’re protected under the law. Why Reporting Is Essential Texas…
Rachel BethelTrial Attorney You’re in an awful work environment. Your boss is making retaliatory remarks. Or maybe a coworker is sexually harassing your friend. You would like to know if you can legally record conversations at work. I’ve had a number of potential clients ask me this question at their…
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Rob Wiley Gaslighting is a term that has gained prominence in discussions about psychological manipulation and emotional abuse, particularly in interpersonal relationships and professional settings. Coined from the play and subsequent films titled “Gas Light,” where a husband deceives his wife into questioning her reality, gaslighting…
I’ve always found it puzzling why other people take offense at someone else’s hair. When I was a child, I was captivated by the diverse hairstyles chosen by my relatives. Some rocked dreadlocks, afros, cornrows, and braids. At one point, I even tried growing out my own hair in the…
Time does not stop for anyone. There are time limits for filing claims against your employer. In fact, state and federal claims have different deadlines for different types of claims. When pursuing a claim against your employer, it is important to note the statute of limitations for the claim you…
“Hostile work environment” and “harassment” are probably two of the most common terms I hear in my everyday practice. Both terms are generally interchangeable under the law and mean the same thing. Workplace harassment takes different forms such as being subjected to yelling, bullying, intimidation, ridicule, belittlement, false accusations, and…