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- Sex CrimesIn Dallas, there is a paid sick leave ordinance that was recently passed. It mandates that, depending on their size, private employers must provide up to 64 hours of paid sick leave to employees working in the city of Dallas. The sick leave can be taken for an employee’s physical injury, physical or mental illness, health care or health condition, need to care for a family member’s illness or injury, or preventative care. It also can be used for other purposes, such as a family member’s need to find medical attention, seek relocation, get services from a victim services organization, or participate in legal or court-ordered action related to victimization related to sexual assault, domestic abuse, or stalking that involves the employee or the employee’s family member.
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- Workers CompensationEmployees are often afforded workers compensation and other benefits, such as healthcare, retirement, training and reimbursement of business expenses. Independent contractors are usually not entitled to such benefits.
- Wrongful TerminationThe Law Office of Rob Wiley, P.C. represents Texas employees in wrongful termination cases. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated, please contact us.
- Employment DiscriminationRob Wiley, P.C. is a Dallas law firm representing workers in lawsuits against employers. Typical cases include employment discrimination, retaliation, unpaid or mispaid wages, and failure to provide benefits like medical leave or reasonable accommodation. We have been representing employees since 2000 and have helped thousands of Dallas workers.
- Employment ContractEmployers in Texas are not required to give employees vacation or sick leave benefits. However, an employer that chooses to give employees those benefits is supposed to comply with the terms of an established policy or employment contract. If you are concerned about your right to take leave, you should consult an experienced Dallas employment lawyer. Leave Provided Under Employment Contracts
- Employment LitigationGovernment employees may face special concerns related to termination, discrimination, whistleblowing, and retaliation. They also have special protections, as our Dallas employment attorneys can explain. Federal employees who are fired or let go may be able to have the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) review the decision. The MSPB has jurisdiction over removals, furloughs, demotions, suspensions, and terminations. When an employment decision was unfair, or the employer failed to follow the applicable procedural regulations, the MSPB may reverse an adverse decision. Other Employment Issues
- Non-compete AgreementTexas law requires employers to only perform background checks into your criminal history that go seven years back if the job pays less than $75,000. If the job pays more than $75,000, employers may check the applicant’s criminal background since the age of 18. Your employer can conduct a credit history check as long as you have consented to it. Non-Compete Agreements
- Severance AgreementOur Texas age discrimination lawyers fight against employers who practice age discrimination. Layoffs are a particularly tricky issue because older workers have a number of rights under a law called the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”). This law requires employees over 40 years of age to have 45 days to consider severance agreements and 7 days to revoke their severances after signing if they change their minds. An employer is required to furnish information such as the ages of the employees retained and of those employees that were laid off. An employer who violates the OWBPA may be sued for age discrimination. Plus, the employee is allowed to keep the settlement funds. Contact our employment lawyers in Dallas for assistance with a OWBPA related claim.
- Sexual HarassmentWhen you go to work, you should be valued for your job performance. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is common in workplaces. It is vastly underreported. If you have been sexually harassed on the job in Texas, you should consult the Dallas sexual harassment lawyers at Rob Wiley P.C. to learn more about your options. Protections Against Sexual Harassment
- Disability DiscriminationOur Texas disability discrimination lawyers represent employees and groups of employees that believe that they have been discriminated against because of their disability. Notify our Dallas disability lawyers if you experience any of the following examples of disability discrimination...