Entries by Amy Carter

What Are My Pregnancy Rights at Work?

Pregnancy can be a beautiful but also a challenging journey, especially if you’re working while expecting. It can be a balancing act. Between managing doctor’s appointments, battling morning sickness, and preparing for your little one’s arrival, you shouldn’t have to worry about your pregnancy rights at work. Fortunately, in the U.S. and in Texas, several […]

AI and Accountability: Ensuring Safety For the Next Generation

You might have heard about the recent Texas lawsuit where an AI chatbot suggested a 17-year-old boy, identified as J.F., kill his parents over limiting screentime privileges. The suit was also brought by the parents of an 11-year-old girl, A.R., who was exposed to hypersexualized conversations with the chatbot. The parents jointly filed a product liability case earlier this […]

Protections for Transgender Workers Are at Risk

As an employment discrimination lawyer, I’ve spent years fighting for the rights of marginalized workers, including the LGBTQ+ community. So, when I heard about Texas’s lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding transgender workers’ rights, I was not surprised, but disappointed. It’s yet another move by the conservative right to delegitimize the trans […]

What is Wrongful Termination?

I get a lot of calls from people who think they were wrongfully terminated. It’s a buzzword that gets thrown around, but the truth is, it’s a lot more complicated than most people think. The concept of “wrongful termination” seems straightforward — getting fired for no good reason.    Texas employers can actually fire you for […]

The Hidden Dangers of Kratom

If you’ve spent any time in wellness circles or explored natural alternatives to pain relief, you’ve probably heard of kratom. It’s touted as everything from a miracle cure for chronic pain to a life-saving alternative for opioid addicts looking to wean themselves off prescription drugs.   But as a product liability lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand how […]