One of the common goals for most teachers is to obtain tenure status. This can enable the educator to maintain his or her status long term. Texas teachers in this position can be older, but that does not mean that they are a less valuable asset to their institution....
Month: February 2014
Employees working in hazardous conditions claim discrimination
Employees expect that the environment they will be working in is safe and that they are protected from anything harmful that they may come in contact with. Most are educated regarding harmful chemicals and the dangers of machinery that they may be required to use....
Texas worker’s physical leads to disability discrimination claim
Employee's that suffer from less severe medical conditions can still find a home in the workplace. Some conditions are easily treatable so that the person can perform the job the same as a someone who is not disabled. If the disability does not impede a Texas worker's...
Missing overtime pay is cause of lawsuit with multiple employers
Working extra hours can be a strain on an employee because it can mean extra stress as well as increased time away from home and family. An incentive that eases the burden for Texas employees is the knowledge that the overtime pay is going to be higher than the...
FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS PAYMENT OF BACK WAGES FOR “SLEEP TIME” TO EMPLOYEES OF RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES
On February 3, 2014, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a summary judgment and damages award obtained by As a result, an employer must now pay $155,123.13 in back wages and attorneys fees to two (2) employees for their unpaid "sleep...