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What is the Law Regarding Employment in The Woodlands?

Employees, employers and independent contractors in The Woodlands are governed by employment law. Such laws control employment matters like hiring, wage levels, and termination policies. Both employees and employers should have knowledge of the The Woodlands employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Sometimes an employment contract is used that sets a specific length of employment, but most of the times employment is considered to be on an "at-will" basis. In "at-will" employment, either the employer or the worker can terminate the job at any time, just as long as the reasons for doing so are not illegal. When the parties use an employment contract, the terms of employment will be regulated by their state and federal laws, as applied to people living in The Woodlands.

Anti-Discrimination laws in The Woodlands

The Woodlands citizens must abide by laws which make discrimination illegal at all phases of employment, including hiring workers, wage disputes, and terminating procedures. People living in The Woodlands must abide by laws stating it is illegal for employers to discriminate against people who belong to particular classes. These classes may be based on race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, and age.

A claim regarding discrimination may be heard at an administrative agency like EEOC. Many lawyers specialize in the field of employment discrimination.

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Life in The Woodlands

The Woodlands is a community located in Texas. It is within the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. Per the 2010 census, its reported population is 93,847 people. Specifically, this area is located 32 miles north from Houston.

Top employers include Chevron Phillips, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Baker Hughs, CBI, Hewitt Associates, Maersk Line, and Safmarine.

The legal industry also has a presence in the area because many attorneys call The Woodlands home. Also, with the area being so near Houston, residents and local businesses have access to the top-tier law firms and excellent attorneys that practice in the Houston area.

Celebrities who have once called The Woodlands home include Torrie Wilsom, Laura Wilkinson, Peter Stroud, Nick Mitchell, Larry Izzo, Jack Ingram, Hayes Carll, Michael Glyn Brown and Lance Blanks.

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