6 Actions Your Boss May Be Doing That are Illegal in Texas

(Longview, Texas) - I have to brag for just a moment. No, I'm not doing this to get some extra brownie points or to brown nose. We have a great boss here at the radio station. We do.

Unfortunately, there are are some of you that don't have that luxury. Your boss may be absolute pain who only caters to click of the office. But is your bad boss so bad that he or she is breaking the law? They could be if they're doing any of the six actions below.

Your Bad Boss May Be Doing Something Illegal

I have been in the broadcasting industry here in East Texas for over 20 years. It's a fun job that I can enjoy coming to every morning. Yes, we can have those days where the creative juices just aren't flowing or something doesn't go our way, but I have a great local boss who can help me, and us, get through those rough patches.

There are some bad bosses in this industry, too. We've had a couple here, before. For example, they can be harsh to the talent simply because their creativity isn't the same as theirs. That doesn't work in this industry, a boss has to allow that creativity to come out so we can be entertaining to you whether on air or reading our stories on our website.

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Your Boss Could Be Breaking the Law

While your boss does have some authority, there are things they could do that are actually illegal. For example, if you and a coworker discuss how much each of you make around the water cooler, it is illegal for your boss to discipline either of you for it.

Another example is if you complain about your job on your social media platforms, or in a face to face conversation with a friend, it is illegal for your boss to discipline you for that. Those examples are two of the six things your boss could do that are illegal.

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