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How to Negotiate for a Raise

July 1, 2021

Have you thought of asking for a pay raise at your job but were unsure on how to approach your boss? Planning your strategy for salary negotiation is the key. At Gardner Employment Law, we consult with clients about strategies

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“Concerted Activity” Protection Provides Leverage

June 1, 2021

Have you discussed working conditions, wages, or benefits with another employee who shares the same concerns? Discussing employment conditions with other employees is called “concerted activity,” which is protected against employer retaliation. At Gardner Employment Law, we offer expert advice

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Have You Satisfied the Contractual Condition to Get Your Bonus?

April 29, 2021

Are you clear on what you must achieve to receive your bonus? Either your employment contract or a bonus plan will state the conditions required before a bonus will be paid. Your employer decides the conditions beforehand. At Gardner Employment

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Are Company Policies Legally Binding – Or What’s in Your Contract?

February 11, 2021

When you were asked to sign an acknowledgement that you received a copy of your company’s handbook, you may have been told that you signed a legally binding contract. You did not. As explained below, the Texas Supreme Court held

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Should You Sign a Non-Compete Agreement?

December 1, 2020

Let’s say you’re presented with a non-compete agreement, and you do not want to sign it. The terms are not in your best interests. But you’re afraid that you might lose your job if you refuse to sign it. What

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