On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 28, 2015 | Wage & Hour Laws
In December 2014, a lawsuit was filed by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging that Bharat I. Patel failed to pay 192 workers minimum wage and/or overtime at 13 different hotels. The suit alleges that Patel violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by classifying workers...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 26, 2015 | Wage & Hour Laws
Working in restaurants can be a very strenuous job that requires employees to heavily rely on tips received from customers to make a living. Without these tips, Texas servers are generally paid a very low rate per hour, which is well below the standard...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 19, 2015 | Wage & Hour Laws
The Fair Labor Standards Act ensure that employees receive proper compensation for the hours that they work. Texas workers who put in a large number of hours expect overtime to be paid accordingly. If employees notice that they are not receiving their...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 13, 2015 | Employment Disputes
Every employee has the right to a pleasant environment in which to work. One would believe that that is the case in most Texas places of employment, but it is not always so. Some employees still feel that they are the victims of discrimination due to being subjected...
On behalf of Warren & Siurek, L.L.P. | Jan 4, 2015 | Americans With Disabilities Act
In order to perform optimally, many disabled employees with medical conditions may require some special needs. Texas employers that have workers with disabilities are required to provide a reasonable accommodation to assist them. If a worker is denied access to an...
