How does an employee in Texas protect themselves?

Question

Texas is an "at will" state which states that you can leave an employer without cause, and, from what I understand, the employer can lay you off (not fire from what I understand) whenever they choose.

Answer 1

Virtually all 50 US states are "at will". You protect yourself with an explicit employment contract. That's usually only an option for highly skilled professionals or high-level corporate officers.

Answer 2

Do your job

Do it better than anyone else.

That is how you "protect yourself" in any state.

Answer 3

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