Have You Been Illegally Terminated - The definition of wrongful termination is extremely narrow in Texas and New York because they are both right-to-work states. Many people feel they were unfairly treated when they were laid off, fired, or otherwise separated from their employers. This article explain the facts surrounding termination from a legal perspective. Read More

Noncompete Agreement Enforceability Upheld in Texas - In a recent (2010) decision, the highest court in the Lone Star State has once again upheld the enforceability of a noncompete agreement. Many people believe noncompete agreements are unenforceable and, in fact, some states consider them illegal, generally. Read More

Anti-Hispanic Discrimination Still Felt Around the Country - A recent survey performed by the Pew Hispanic Center (PHC) found that over 60 percent of Hispanics polled still feel that they are the victims of national origin bias. Read More

Arbitrating Stockbroker Cases - An investor still reeling from the monetary loss and emotional blow caused by misconduct by a stockbroker likely won't relish the thought of heading to the courtroom. Stockbroker cases that result in civil litigation, however, can drag on for years and easily rack up many thousands of dollars in legal fees. Depositions, travel expenses and expert witness compensation can add to the toll. Read More

Health Care Reform Comes with New Employee Anti-Retaliation Protections  - In March 2010, President Barack Obama signed the health care reform bill into law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 (PPACA) includes several important whistleblower protections for employees who report abuse or suspected abuse of the new rights and obligations created under it. Read More

Consider Tax Impact When Negotiating Employment Suits or Severance - Every April, our collective stress level rises as we scramble to meet our tax deadlines. Particularly tricky federal tax issues come up when an employee either receives money from a lawsuit settlement with his or her employer, or severance pay upon leaving a job. In most situations both are taxable as income, but subtleties in the law create some exceptions.Read More

What Employees Should Know About Arbitration Agreements - Included in many employment contracts is an agreement to resolve any disputes between employer and employee through binding arbitration. Read More

Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Unfairly Deny Employee Rights - A mandatory arbitration clause requires an employee to give up any right to bring a lawsuit against the employer for any wrong, including wrongful termination, discrimination or sexual harassment. Read More

ADA Amendments Mean Employers Need to Be More Cautious (Texas Lawyer, 3/6/2009),  Author, Robert M. Behrendt , Partner, Kilgore & Kilgore Lawyers - The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 that was signed into law in September 2009 by President George W. Bush became effective on January 1, 2009. As a result of the new law, employers should take a more cautious approach in their employment practices and decisions and should expect an increase in the number of disability discrimination claims asserted by employees. Read More

Is Texas Handcuffed by Employment Non-Compete Restrictions? Author, Ted Anderson, Managing Director, Kilgore & Kilgore Lawyers - Too often employees come to me with a dilemma. They lost their jobs, accepted modest one-or-two month severances, and now have job offers from companies in competition with their former employers. "Do you have a non-compete agreement with your former employer," I ask. Read More