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What is the Law Regarding Employment in Victoria?

Employees, employers and independent contractors in Victoria are controlled by employment law. Such laws govern employment matters like hiring, wage levels, and termination policies. Both employees and employers must have knowledge of the Victoria employment laws.

"At-Will" vs. Contract Employment Terms

Occasionally an employment contract is used that sets a particular length of employment, but most of the times employment is considered to be on an "at-will" basis. "At-will" employment implies that either the employer or employee can end the job at any time for any reason, so long as it is not illegal to do so In the instance that the employer and employee have an employment contract, laws from both the state and federal government will apply to the city of Victoria

Anti-Discrimination laws in Victoria

The laws applicable for citizens of Victoria usually make discrimination illegal at any phase of employment, such as hiring, working environment, and terminations. People who live and work in Victoria must follow laws which make it illegal to discriminate on the basis of specific categories. These categories include race, gender, age, national origin, and disability.

An administrative agency such as the EEOC can hear discrimination claims. Additionally, some lawyers specialize in claims for discrimination.

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Life in Victoria

With a population of over 60,000 Victoria, Texas is a popular place to live. Victoria is located on the coastal plains of Texas, just thirty miles from the Gulf of Mexico and is nicknamed "The Crossroads" because it is only a couple hours from other major Texas cities of Corpus Chrisit, Houston, San Antonia, and Austin. The central location of Victoria provides for a great economy for the city. Victoria's economy is a healthy blend of retail, agriculture, industry, health, and education.

In addition to having many arts and recreation centers, including the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Victoria is also home to the Texas Zoo. Boating and freshwater fishing are also popular pastimes in the city, and many residents make weekend trips to Lake Taxana and Coleto Lake. With over fifteen baseball fields, endless running trails, and three golf courses, Victoria is a very active city.

In addition to arts and recreation, Victoria is home to some of the Lone Star state's top lawyers. Local Victoria attorneys have a range of practice areas and are always available to help their neighbor with whatever legal issue he or she may be facing. Great lawyers is just one more aspect of Victoria that makes it such a wonderful city to live in or visit.

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