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The Parzivand Law Firm, PLLC Employment Law Matters

10/02/2026

There's More In Your Severance Than The Money

When evaluating an exit package, knowing where to start matters. For Texas workers, improving severance is a top priority for many clients, and there are multiple ways to do so. Here is what to know about your options.

09/28/2026

You were called into a meeting in Houston and told your position was eliminated in a restructuring.

Before signing anything, the most critical question is whether that layoff was genuine or happened under suspicious circumstances.

Questionable circumstances surrounding a termination give employees real leverage to negotiate their severance agreement.

09/25/2026

You walked out of a layoff meeting in Texas with an agreement in your hands. Most people rush into one of two extremes right away, either signing the document immediately or throwing out a counteroffer without an appraisal of their actual legal claims. Knowing what you are giving up before you respond changes the outcome. If you are reviewing a severance offer in Texas, call (281) 491-4838 or submit your details at parzfirm.com to evaluate the terms before you sign.

09/23/2026

You were handed an agreement that blocks where you can work next, and you are trying to figure out if it will actually hold up. In Texas, the core standard is whether that restriction is considered a reasonable restraint of trade. That means it has to be narrow enough to protect the business without cutting off your ability to make a living, though Texas law often tilts heavily toward the employer. If you are dealing with a non-compete in Texas, call (281) 491-4838 or reach out at parzfirm.com.

09/21/2026

Your Non-Compete Is A Prenup With Your Employer

You just got the job offer you wanted, and HR sends over a stack of onboarding paperwork.

The most common mistake at that moment is getting so excited that you sign without reading what is in the packet. In most states, and especially in Texas, non-compete agreements are valid.

Treating that paperwork like a prenuptial agreement with your employer can save you from severe career headaches later.

09/18/2026

No, Non-Competes Were Not Banned Nationwide

You signed an employment agreement with a non-compete clause, and you heard rumors that federal regulators banned them all.

That nationwide ban never took effect because the courts struck down the FTC regulation. Non-competes remain legal, and whether yours can be enforced in Texas depends on state law. If you have questions about your document, call (281) 491-4838.

09/17/2026

Your Job Got Harder Right After You Spoke Up

You report harassment, disclose a medical condition, or tell your employer you are pregnant. Soon after, your day-to-day job becomes noticeably harder for unexplained reasons. In Texas workplaces, sudden unexplained difficulty after protected activity can raise suspicion of illegal action.

09/16/2026

Can Your Boss Force You Back Into The Office?

Your employer just announced a full-time return to the office, but a health condition makes that transition impossible.

In Texas, return-to-office mandates are generally legal, but they are not unconditional when medical accommodations are involved. Knowing where that line sits matters before you decide how to respond.

09/14/2026

There Are Two Ways To Get More Out Of A Severance Package

You were handed a severance package with a deadline, and the offer looks final.

Before signing away your rights, having an attorney review the document can optimize your landing. For employees in Texas, a legal review can open up avenues to improve your outcome that are easy to miss on your own.

09/12/2026

Your Boss Can Be A Jerk. That Is Not Always Illegal.

A rude or difficult boss does not automatically create a legally hostile work environment. The conduct generally must be based on a protected characteristic, such as race, s*x, disability, religion, national origin, or age, and be serious or frequent enough to be legally abusive.

Equal-opportunity mistreatment may be bad management. Targeting employees because of who they are can be illegal discrimination.

The Parzivand Law Firm helps Houston employees identify when workplace mistreatment crosses the legal line.

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