Dallas Employment Lawyer Blog

Did the EEOC Really Roll Back Workplace Protections? What Texas Employees Need to Know

March 9, 2026 | Ellen Johnston

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston

You may have seen headlines saying the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has “rescinded” its workplace harassment guidance, especially guidance relating to LGBTQ+ employees. If that raised alarm bells for you, you’re not alone. Many Texas employees are wondering: Does this mean harassment is suddenly okay? Did my protections disappear?

The short answer is no. But the longer answer matters and understanding what actually changed (and what didn’t) can help you protect yourself at work.

Can You Be Fired for Alcoholism in Texas? What Employees Need to Know

March 6, 2026 | Ellen Johnston

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston

Around St. Patrick’s Day, conversations about drinking are everywhere. But when alcohol use becomes a medical issue, the legal questions are anything but lighthearted. Many Texas employees quietly ask the same thing: Can I lose my job for being an alcoholic?

The answer is more nuanced than most people realize – and it depends on what actually happened at work.

When Caring Becomes Unsafe: Why Nurses Are Saying Enough is Enough

March 2, 2026 | Cassidy Monska

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Cassidy Monska

Across the country, nurses are taking action in ways the public has not seen in years. News headlines often describe these strikes as pay disputes, but nurses consistently tell a different story. The real issue is safety. Unsafe staffing. Unsafe patient loads. Unsafe working conditions that place both patients and employees at risk. Nurses are speaking out because caring has become unsafe, and they are being pushed past the point where quiet endurance is possible.

For years, nurses were told that chronic staffing shortages were temporary. They were asked to hold on until the next hiring wave or the next budget cycle. Instead, the environment inside many hospitals has grown even more strained. Nurses are regularly responsible for more patients than they can safely manage. Overtime becomes the rule rather than the exception. Breaks disappear. New nurses leave the profession within months, and experienced nurses shoulder more responsibilities with fewer resources. Many report working entire shifts without time to chart properly, hydrate, or use the restroom. This is not sustainable for anyone, and it certainly is not safe.

My Employer is Defrauding the Government. Help!

February 23, 2026 | Robert J. Wiley

Rachel Bethel Dallas
Trial Attorney

No one wants to discover that their employer is knowingly defrauding the government. That sounds frightening, both to discover it and to figure out what to do about it. You might feel torn between doing the right thing and protecting your livelihood. Fortunately, federal law provides a powerful tool for workers who take action and report fraud against taxpayer-funded programs.

The False Claims Act (FCA) is aimed at addressing fraud on the U.S. government, which is surprisingly rampant. It protects workers who blow the whistle as well.

Freedom of Religion in the Workplace

February 16, 2026 | Robert J. Wiley

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Harjeen Zibari

It is February, and the holy month of Ramadan is about to begin for Muslims. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam wherein a Muslim will fast from sunup to sundown. Yes, that includes not drinking water. And yes, there are exceptions, such as for those who are elderly, chronically ill, or pregnant. And in case you were curious, it moves up about two weeks every year because it follows the Islamic calendar, which is different than the Gregorian calendar that the international community uses.

The First Amendment guarantees the right to freedom of religion in the United States, meaning the government cannot persecute those in the United States for their religions, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides workers with protections against discrimination for their religion in the workplace. But what exactly are these protections?

What is an Adverse Action, and should I only talk to a lawyer after experiencing one?

February 16, 2026 | Austin Campbell

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell

Summary: This blog briefly goes over the “adverse action” standard in Texas and some recent changes in the law in that area. It then focuses on the question of whether you should wait for an adverse action to happen before talking to a lawyer about your rights.

Roughly speaking, employment law in Texas is centered around what are called “adverse actions”: you can seek legal redress from your employer if you can identify some harm it caused to the terms or conditions of your employment. Of course, that is separate from the critical question of why the employer did what it did, and whether that why was illegal.

If HR Isn’t There to Help You, Who Is HR For?

February 9, 2026 | Ellen Johnston

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Ellie Johnston

This blog explains the role Human Resources actually plays in the workplace, why HR is not an employee advocate, and why Texas employees should still report workplace issues while protecting themselves through documentation and realistic expectations.

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“I Didn’t Do That!” – The Reality of Defamation Cases in Texas

February 2, 2026 | Cassidy Monska

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Cassidy Monska

“I Didn’t Do That!” – The Reality of Defamation Cases in Texas

When someone spreads false information about you, whether to potential employers, customers, or colleagues, it feels deeply personal and damaging. The instinctive reaction is often: “That’s defamation! I’ll sue!” But in Texas, defamation cases are far more complex than most people realize. What seems like a straightforward claim often turns into a legal uphill battle.

What Information Can an Employer Legally Request From an Employee?

January 26, 2026 | Riley Carter

Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Riley Carter

Employees are often asked to provide personal information as part of the hiring process or during their employment. While employers do have the right to collect certain information, that right is not unlimited. Federal and state laws strictly regulate what employers may request, when they may request it, and how that information may be used.

Understanding these boundaries is critical for employees who want to protect their rights.

Honoring Dr. King: Employment Law, Civil Rights, and the Continuing Fight for Justice in Texas

January 19, 2026 | Robert J. Wiley

Dallas Senior Trial Attorney Deontae Wherry

Every year, we gather to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But to truly honor him, we cannot settle for speeches and ceremonies. Dr. King never asked us to be comfortable, he asked us to be courageous. He asked us to look honestly at the world around us and refuse to accept injustice as normal. Here, in Texas, that call still echoes loudly.

Dr. King understood something profound: the struggle for civil rights and the struggle for workplace justice are the same fight. He knew that a person cannot live free if they cannot work free from discrimination, free from retaliation, free from exploitation, free from the systems that suffocate opportunities. Dr. King often reminded us that laws limiting the rights of Black Americans also limited their ability to participate fully in the economy. Economic inequality and racial inequality, he insisted, were two sides of the same broken coin.