Employees who have worked for companies for an extended period of time often expect that their dedication will be rewarded. This could be in the form of a raise, promotion or another means that would honor the employee’s commitment to his or her work with...
Year: 2014
Woman claims disability discrimination after brain tumor surgery
The workplace can bring on large amounts of stress and, if left unchecked, is capable of manifesting and making a person physically ill. Sometimes, taking time away from the highly stressful components of a job or reducing the work load may be just what the doctor...
Injured worker files an Americans with Disabilities Act claim
Employees who are handicapped should not be treated unfairly by their employers due to their disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act is in place to protect workers from unfair treatment and to prevent employers from firing workers who are injured or disabled....
RadioShack lawsuit for overtime pay ends in $5.8 million payout
Keeping accurate time-keeping records for employees is an integral part of being a respectable business. When there is additional work to be done, employees may be required to work overtime in excess of their standard hours and given a higher rate of pay. Some Texas...
School district faces employment disputes after a board meeting
Inside some companies, there may be activities or information that is preferably not known to the general public or to certain places within the company. An employee may inadvertently discover this type of unethical information and choose to speak out. Sometimes,...
A woman’s pregnancy results in a $10 million discrimination claim
Pregnancy can be a wonderful time in a woman's life. Women in Houston and across Texas who remain employed during their pregnancy should not be treated unfairly because of their condition or provided a reasonable accommodation when requested. Unfortunately, however,...
Should minimum wage change for tipped workers?
As Texas readers are well aware, the battle for minimum wage increases has spread across the country. Many states have raised the minimum wage, but it is not yet clear if this also applies to tipped workers. Those in the service industry, including waiters and...
Texas restaurant settles wage dispute
Texas waiters and waitresses work hard for their money. Many of them are conscientious about making sure that food orders are properly prepared, drinks are kept filled and their patrons are well taken care of. These same waiters and waitresses often work for a reduced...
Could calling the fire department lead to a wrongful discharge?
When there is danger, it is part of the responsibility of an employee to report it in an attempt to eradicate the problem and keep everyone safe. If there are underlying issues, however, a Texas employer may not wish for that information to be disclosed. One way for a...
Employee claims false accusations led to a wrongful discharge
In the midst of a recession, it can be difficult for an employee to find work if he or she has been terminated. When workers lose their jobs, they don't want to lose it for something that they didn't do, especially when additional work may be very hard to find. It is...