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Employment Rights
Texas employment law: minimum wage, maternity and paternity leave, workplace discrimination, wrongful termination and workers’ compensation.
Employment Rights
Paternity Leave in Texas
View this page for updated laws on the emerging issue of paternity leave in the state of Texas. Don't worry, changes are coming.
Employment Rights
How Long is Maternity Leave in Texas? Your Questions Answered
Current Texas laws offer the minimum federal protection for Maternity Leave provided by the Family Medical Leave Act. Learn the full story.
Criminal Law
Texas Income Tax Laws
The definitive article on Texas income tax laws. We cover everything from business tax laws to personal tax to income tax.
Employment Rights
Texas Wrongful Termination Laws Explained
Given its conservative status and emphasis on the rights of employers, Wrongful Termination laws in Texas remain controversial.
Employment Rights
What Are The Laws on Discrimination at Work?
The most common forms of workplace discrimination in Texas: age, disability, gender, pregnancy, race, religion and national origin, and what a claim requires.
Employment Rights
Fired Because You're Disabled? Find Out What To Do
Fired for being disabled in Texas? Federal and State Law covers disabled employees from being terminated because of their disabilities.
Employment Rights
Age Discrimination Laws Explained
Texas age discrimination laws protect aging employees from being terminated just because of their age. We'll explain that and more here.
Employment Rights
What is Texas Minimum Wage? Current Laws and Regulations
Texas is one of the few states that has avoided increases in the State's minimum wage. Federal law guarantees $7.25/hour minimum wage.
Employment Rights
Understanding Workers' Compensation Laws In Texas
Texas Workers Compensation laws heavily favor the employer. However, while each case is unique, employees always have options.
Employment Rights
What Holidays Does Texas Recognize?
The holidays Texas officially recognizes under Chapter 662 of the Government Code: federal holidays, state holidays, optional holidays and recognition days.