Posts by Jill Weinberg

What Employers and Employees Need to Know Recent revisions to the Texas Labor Code have significantly expanded employee protections and increased employer exposure in sexual harassment cases. Effective September 1, 2021, the Texas Legislature enacted new laws creating a clear, independent cause of action for sexual harassment under state law. This allows employees to pursue claims directly under Texas law without relying solely on federal statutes, making it easier to bring and sustain claims in state court. One of the most impactful changes is the expansion of who qualifies as an employer. The law now applies to
Read More