Some forms of gender discrimination at work are overt and easy to identify. Unfortunately, others can be quite subtle. Though these subtle signs are sometimes hard to prove as discriminatory, they can still impact women in the workplace. Being able to recognize even minor instances of differential treatment is the first step to addressing gender … The post Recognizing subtle signs of gender discrimination at work appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Employees who work overtime are, in most cases, legally required to receive overtime pay. In Texas, this applies to any non-exempt workers who put in more than 40 hours per week. The 40-hour total is considered standard and anything else is overtime pay. Usually, employers will just pay time-and-a-half for overtime hours. But this is … The post Are you losing overtime wages by accepting comp time? appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Some employers offer very valuable benefits to their workers. For example, they might provide paid time off, a benefit that allows someone to maintain a predictable level of income even if they suddenly fall sick or want to take a vacation. However, not all employers offer paid leave, and even those that do tend to … The post When does an employer need to let a worker take FMLA leave? appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Discrimination can occur in many different environments. Housing discrimination can keep people out of the better neighborhoods and schools in their town, while employment discrimination might cost someone their job or prevent them from ever getting a promotion. There are many protected characteristics that employers and other parties are not legally permitted to consider when … The post How discrimination economically impacts LGBTQ+ people appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Working in the service industry is incredibly stressful. People never know what to expect from day to day. Not only can overall work levels and, therefore, gratuities vary greatly, but the attitudes of customers can also be drastically different from one day to the next. Service workers also often make less competitive wages than those … The post 2 ways workers in the service industry lose out on wages appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Sexual harassment is often classified based on its impact on the worker who has been mistreated. Government authorities recognize both the creation of a hostile work environment and quid pro quo harassment as serious issues. Most claims of sexual harassment involve either someone feeling unsafe at work or enduring unwanted advances. However, sexual harassment can … The post What are the 3 primary types of workplace sexual harassment? appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Working as a teacher often means accepting inadequate compensation and very demanding work conditions. Teachers have four-year degrees, if not master’s or doctoral degrees in many cases. Given the long hours involved in providing instruction, planning for class and grading the work turned in by students, teachers may find that their hourly wages are actually … The post Could your civil rights be at risk as a teacher in Texas? appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

According to an extensive review of information related to 731 police departments and 254 Sheriff’s departments in Texas, the state has a real issue with police brutality and corruption. The Police Scorecard compared Texas’ policing statistics to the rest of the country, and the results weren’t great. Texas received a 50% score, which means that … The post Statistics show that Texas has issues with police brutality appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

Technically, sexual harassment can happen to anyone, but women are at elevated risk of having coworkers, supervisors or even customers and clients mistreat them in the workplace. Sexual harassment could involve a quid pro quo scenario where a client offers to place a large order or a supervisor offers a raise or a promotion in … The post 2 reasons women can’t be silent about workplace sexual harassment appeared first on Ellwanger Henderson ..read more

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the state minimum wage was $7.25 an hour in 2023, which is the same as the federal minimum wage. Setting a minimum wage is to help safeguard against exploitation and protect hardworking individuals. There are many rules surrounding minimum wage, which opens the door to potential violations of this law. Overtime pay Minimum wage does not apply to situations where employees earn overtime. Those who work more than 40 hours in a week should receive overtime pay at a rate of one and a half times their regular hourly wage. Employers that fail to ..read more