Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Deontae Wherry
You have just learned that a loved one needs serious medical care—or maybe you are facing a health crisis of your own. You go to HR, hoping to take time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), only to hear:
“You’re not eligible.”
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell
On August 19, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is the federal appellate court over Texas, ruled that the National Labor Relations Board—the independent federal agency that oversees union elections and protects the rights of workers to organize and discuss the terms and conditions of their employment—was structured in an unconstitutional way. The decision is SpaceX et al. v. National Labor Relations Board, No. 24-50627. This decision is all but guaranteed to lead to a showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court, where it could potentially upend massive amounts of rulings both by courts and the NLRB itself, as that agency has been around for nearly 100 years.
The NLRB employs a number of Administrative Law Judges to decide “unfair labor practice” cases before the Board. These are not “Article III” federal judges like the ones who decided this case, but employees of the Board who decide disputes that are filed with the Board. This is not an uncommon structure in how federal agencies work. For instance, all of the immigration judges who have been in the news lately deciding whether to deport asylum seekers are so-called “Administrative Judges,” a slightly different category.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Riley Carter
The PUMP Act, short for Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, represents an important step forward in workplace protections for nursing employees. Signed into law in December 2022, the Act significantly expands and strengthens the rights of breastfeeding workers in the United States. Below, we’ll walk through the history of the law, the protections it provides, its limitations, and what employees should know about exercising their rights under it.
The History Behind the PUMP Act
Rachel Bethel – Trial Attorney
Workplace issues can start subtly: a passive-aggressive comment, a suspicious change in workload, or a shift in how management treats you. Many employees hope these problems will work themselves out or go away eventually. However, waiting too long to get legal guidance can make things worse & potentially limit your options later on.
Whether you’re facing discrimination, retaliation, or a hostile work environment, speaking with an employment attorney early in the process can be one of the smartest moves you make.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Harjeen Zibari
Oftentimes, workers will come to me insisting that they have the evidence that will definitively prove their case: a recording. However, this can open a whole other can of worms that the worker did not even anticipate, and sometimes, that recording becomes more trouble than it’s worth.
In today’s workplace, it’s easier than ever to hit “record” on your phone when a meeting or conversation is happening. Some employees think of recording as a way to protect themselves—especially if they suspect harassment, discrimination, or unfair treatment. But before you press record, it’s important to understand that recording conversations at work can be legally risky.
Dallas Employment Trail Lawyer Ellie Johnston
Every employee deserves a safe workplace. Whether you work in construction, health care, retail, or an office, your employer has a legal duty to provide an environment free from known hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created to enforce these rules and protect employees when companies cut corners. But too often, workers hesitate to speak up because they fear retaliation.
The truth is that retaliation is common—and it’s illegal. Workers who raise safety concerns, request inspections, or file OSHA complaints are protected by federal law. Retaliation can take many forms: sudden termination, reduced hours, demotion, harassment, or even blacklisting that makes it harder to find work in the future. These actions are meant to intimidate, but OSHA’s whistleblower provisions exist precisely to stop employers from silencing their workers.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Deontae Wherry
Picture this: you are at work when someone hands you a subpoena. You did not ask for it, and maybe you do not even want to be involved, but now you are legally required to show up in court or provide documents. You want to do the right thing, so you comply with the subpoena. But when you get back to work, your boss is not happy. Maybe he/she cut your hours, your responsibilities change, or, worst of all, he/she terminates your job.
If that sounds unfair, that’s because it is. And, in Texas, it is also illegal.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Rob Wiley
On May 15, 2025 a conservative judge struck down federal guidance protecting gay and transgender employees from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This is not normal or business as usual, this is a sledgehammer-style legal assault on our community. Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk’s opinion undoes decades of progress, declaring it legal to harass and bully workers who happen to be gay or trans. As a gay employment lawyer, I want to address what this means for us.
Employment discrimination against gay and trans people is real. We all have to have a job, and it’s all too common to have a co-worker or manager who resents having to work with someone who is gay or trans. That’s why this decision hits hard, it’s going to have a real impact on real life.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell
Summary: This article discusses why it is strategically important for employees, when pursuing legal claims against their employer, to simplify their case as much as possible.
Many employees who come to us and explain that they believe their employer discriminated or retaliated against them state that they think there are multiple illegal reasons for their employer’s actions. For instance, someone might tell me they believe their employer fired them because of their age, because they have a disability, because they took FMLA leave, and because they previously reported the discrimination because of age.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Deontae Wherry
In Texas, every employee has the right to fair compensation for their work. You should never work for free, and it’s crucial to understand your rights regarding minimum wage, overtime pay, and regular payment schedules. This blog will inform you about these rights and what to do if your employer fails to pay you.
Minimum Wage
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