"employee" means each person in the service of another under a contract of hire, whether express or implied, or oral or written. Empower yourself with the knowledge to protect your rights as an employee.An employment contract is a legal agreement between an employee and an employer. It sets the terms of employment, such as wages and job duties. Most employment relationships in Texas are not expressly defined in a written agreement. The basic rule of Texas employment law is employment at will. Employment Discrimination. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. This handout gives a summary of the federal and Texas laws against disability discrimination in the workplace. Since 1888, Texas has been an "at-will" employment state.