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Critique of the Supreme Court’s Code of Conduct: The Issue of Enforcement

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Rob Wiley The Supreme Court plays a crucial role for Texas employment lawyers representing employees due to its power to interpret and set precedents in federal employment law. Decisions made by the Court on issues like workplace discrimination, wage and hour laws, and employees’ rights under…

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The Importance of Hiring an Employment Attorney During the EEOC Process

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Deontae Wherry When facing workplace discrimination or harassment, one crucial step employees can take to protect their rights and increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome is hiring an experienced employment attorney. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for investigating claims of workplace discrimination,…

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Hair Discrimination Soon to Be Illegal in Texas

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…

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Anti-Poaching Agreements May Leave Employers with Egg on their Face

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Rob Wiley A no-poaching agreement is an agreement between two or more companies not to hire or solicit each other’s employees.  It could be a contract between two companies in the same industry.  It could be a contract between a company and a vendor. It’s easy…

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New Year, New Me: Not Tolerating Discrimination This Year

Happy New Year! During this time of the year, many people set new goals for themselves hoping to improve the status quo. I am a firm believer that your environment affects your goals. For instance, a toxic supervisor or a hostile work environment can affect your professional goals. If you…

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New Decision Gives NLRB Real Teeth to Make Employees Fired for Protected Concerted Activity Whole

Summary: This article gives a brief overview of the NRLB’s new Thryv, Inc., decision, and its implications for the landscape of labor and employment law. The National Labor Relations Act is an often-overlooked part of employment law.  The National Labor Relations Board (the agency in charge of administering the NLRA)…

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Last Minute Shopping? Bring Kindness.

Whether you are last minute shopping or merely intend to do some shopping during the busiest shopping time of the season, we all know that stores become packed. This includes lines of people longer than normal, harried store associates racing to re-stock shelves and answer questions, and customers becoming less…

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Gig workers: Employee or independent contractor?

In October, the Biden Administration issued a highly anticipated proposal on how it will approach independent contractor status under federal wage law. The proposal, released by the US Labor Department, clarifies when workers should be classified as independent contractors or be classified as employees who are afforded many more rights,…

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