Workplace Law

Alix Valenti is a Professor of management and legal studies in College of Business at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She holds an MBA from the University of Houston, a JD from St. John’s University School of Law, an LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law, and a PhD in International Management from the University of Texas at Dallas.

"Strike Back: A Guide to Organizing Workplace Actions" is a comprehensive guide that provides practical advice to help workers organize successful strikes and other collective actions. From assessing workplace conditions and readiness to building momentum and advocating for workers' rights, this book offers guidance to help readers achieve their goals. Whether you are a seasoned labor organizer or a first-time strike participant, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to make a positive change in their workplace.

Most bullies are psychopaths, but not all psychopaths look like bullies. Many blind us with their charm and dazzle us with their success. But they all share a common trait that makes them highly dangerous: they don't have empathy. Research tells us that one in twenty people have no empathy...

The purpose of this book is to provide you with a thorough picture of what Parkinson’s Law is, what effects this are being placed on our minds that this law shines a light on, how those effects manifest themselves in the physical world through our actions, the limits this can place on us, and what you can do to harness the power of those mental tendencies to benefit you.

Unlock the untapped strength that lies inside every leader with The Power Within: Essential Laws for Effective Leadership and Management. This transformative guide goes beyond traditional leadership tactics and invites professionals at every level—executives, managers, team leaders, and aspiring influencers—to harness the deeper, more sustainable power of authenticity, vision, resilience, and influence. At its core, The Power Within redefines what it means to be a powerful leader. Personal power is not about titles or hierarchy; it's the ability to inspire, influence, and uplift others ...

Haley: I hate that I’m in this position. My mom and I live in public housing, and it’s the best we can do. But when my mom’s disability checks are cut, we find ourselves in hot water. How do I make money? How do I contribute to the bills? I take the first job I can find ... which is being auctioned to a rich man. But Chase Wheaton isn’t just any man ... ... he’s my mom’s ex-husband! What were the chances!?!? I try to cancel the transaction. I promise to give back the money. I won’t waste another moment of the alpha male’s time. But the billionaire smirks, those blue eyes ...

I was gifted to the massive mountain man as part of a dirty service. Avalon: I signed up with Sweet Lies because I thought the dating site would be fun but predictable. I’d do the regular stuff: flirt with older men while drinking champagne and looking pretty. But then, I’m hired for a special assignment. I’ve been gifted to a man living in a cabin … … and it’s the mountain man’s right to use my curves as he pleases! OMG! Even better, Liam’s gorgeous because he’s absolutely huge, with a chest like a wall, six pack abs, and massive biceps from chopping wood. In fact, the ...

Discover the keys to navigating the complex world of employee law with "Employment Law and Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide." This empowering guide provides invaluable information, empowering employers and employees to create fair, inclusive, and thriving workplaces. Unravel the intricacies of employment law as you explore essential topics such as anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour regulations, workplace safety, employee benefits, and more. Written by Dr. Raul Dominguez, a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology specializing in employment law and workplace behavior, this guide ...

Possession is nine-tenths of the law ... but in this case, she’s all MINE. Christian: My ex is crazy. Pamela and I are in the middle of a contentious divorce when she shows up at my mountain cabin with her teenage daughter in tow. They’re here to stake their claim to my property because possession is nine-tenths of the law. But then my ex leaves ... ...yet her daughter’s still here. Emily is everything her mother’s not: sweet, innocent, and untouched. As beautiful as a rose, with the bloom of youth on her cheeks. F*cked up? Yes, absolutely. But what goes around comes around ... and ...

Living in Dalton, Montana, was not what I had planned for this winter. But after my father’s sudden death, I uprooted my life to move into his tiny lakeside cabin and settle his estate. My friends tell me to sell his place and move on. But this winter is my chance to say goodbye. To remember a man who’d loved tales of Montana lore.

I ended up with not one man … but two. Marnie: I signed up to be a paralegal at Gibson Grant because I wanted to dig up evidence to exonerate my dad. But the partner in charge, Brent Gibson, is a total a$$hole, even if he’s mouthwateringly gorgeous with broad shoulders, piercing blue eyes, and abs like a washboard. That jerk says he’ll help me discover evidence, but only if I learn to take certain “objects” into my sassy form. What in the world? But the handsome attorney is serious. First, it’s pens … Then we move to Sharpies … Then digits … And finally, he wants me to try...

77 Laws of Human Manipulation: How to Read People, Neutralize Deception, and Win the Hidden War of Influence Nobody warns you. Not about the hidden agenda behind the friendly introduction. Not about the flattery that always precedes a request. Not about the urgency that exists only to prevent you from thinking clearly. Not about the warmth that rises and falls with what you represent to someone — and disappears the moment you stop representing it. You are being manipulated. In every negotiation, every relationship, every room you walk into. The question is whether you see it. 77 Laws of ...

Introducing "Navigating Labor and Employment Law," your ultimate guide to understanding and mastering the complex world of labor laws in the United States! This comprehensive eBook is perfect for anyone seeking to gain valuable insights into the intricacies of labor and employment law, whether you're an employee looking to know your rights, an employer aiming to maintain a compliant work environment, or just someone interested in grasping what lies beneath the legal landscape of the American workplace. Embark on a fascinating journey through 20 well-structured chapters that systematically ...

From the bestselling author of Law of Attraction comes an easy-to-follow book on creating ideal personal and professional relationships using the techniques of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Married couples . . . dating couples . . . parents and children . . . teachers and students . . . office...

Imperial Stout Layla Reyne spins off from her pulse-pounding Agents Irish and Whiskey books with Imperial Stout, the first installment in the Trouble Brewing series It’s a good thing assistant US attorney Dominic Price co-owns a brewery. He could use a cold one. Nic’s star witness has just...

The worst Uber ride of my life just became my daily nightmare. Jasper Lancaster is my new boss, and he’s as grumpy as they come. But there’s something about him that pulls me in, despite myself. From the moment I stepped into his office, the tension was undeniable. He’s demanding, controlling, and way too good-looking. But I’m not here to be distracted—I’ve got a career to build. Yet every time we’re alone, the air sizzles with unspoken lust and desire. And when he finally touches me, I just want to drop my panties. I know I’m playing with fire. But can I walk away before I ...

She wanted to make partner. She didn't expect to be taken over one's knee. Charlotte "Lotty" Reeves is hungry. Ambitious. Willing to do whatever it takes to claw her way up from legal aide to the upper echelons of one of New York's most prestigious law firms. She's smart, she's driven, and she's prepared to outwork everyone around her. What she isn't prepared for is the firm's unorthodox approach to professional development. When Lotty catches the attention of a powerful senior partner, she's offered an opportunity that could fast-track her career. The catch? She must submit to a strict ...

Author, Subject Matter Expert, and CEO, Brendan King shares his most profound lessons from working with the most violent and aggressive persons in mental health, criminal justice, law enforcement, and military combat overseas. The reader learns just how important establishing a grasp on the fundamental laws of de-escalation are prior to gaining real competency with often taught de-escalation techniques. Now with his second book, and over 15 years teaching all over the globe, leading one of the most highly regarded Crisis Prevention and Intervention training companies in the industry, anyone...

Romance blossoms between friends, work colleagues, and even frenemies in these clean, faith-filled, friends-to-love romances. Each couple overcomes past heartaches, deals with real-life challenges, and finds hope despite an uncertain future with God's help, while discovering their forever love was there with them all along. If you love to read clean and sweet romances where friends become so much more, take a look at this lovely set of eight previously published heartwarming and uplifting romances (plus a bonus novella)! HIS RADIANT BRIDE (from Sweetapple Falls) She's sworn off love. He ...

Juliette: I was in a bad place. My fiancé died unexpectedly, and as a French girl, I can’t stay in the United States without the right papers. That’s when Jordan Lewis, my father-in-law, steps in. The billionaire is handsome, domineering, and utterly ruthless. He’s got blue eyes, a wolfish expression, and a bright smile that practically shows fangs. Even crazier, he says he’ll get me a visa ... ... as long as I get pregnant with his baby! What in the world? Then again, Jordan Lewis is huge, with broad shoulders, a muscled six pack, and a massive, swinging tool between his legs that...