The oil and gas industry has been the target of investigations recently into the practices of energy companies who have suspicious wage and hour practices. These practices include the improper classification of employees as independent contractors or as exempt from...
Most employees are blessed with good health, but as they age, illnesses and conditions can occur. This does not make the workers any less valuable, but it may require them to have reasonable accommodations to continue performing their jobs. If employees feel that they...
En la ciudad de Nueva York, un juez encontró que habian empleados supuestamente mal pagados de Papa John's y no pagaban las horas extras. Una franquicia de la ciudad de Nueva York, Emstar Pizza, Inc., que posee siete franquicias, se le ordenó pagar $...
In New York City, a judge found that a Papa Johns franchisee underpaid employees and did not pay overtime. A New York City franchise, Emstar Pizza, Inc., who owns seven Papa Johns franchises, was ordered to pay $789,507.06 in unpaid wages, damages, interest and other...
It is expected that all workers are to be treated equally and with respect, regardless of their genders. Additionally, all qualified applicants should have the same shot at achieving promotions or increases in pay. Sadly, even today, unfair treatment is still...
Many people work hard to hold onto their jobs, especially during a time when layoffs are common. Based on company policies, there are many justifiable reasons that Texas workers may get fired. There are other reasons, however, that are against the law. That includes...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects disabled employees so that they have the same opportunities as those who are not disabled. The ADA also requires Texas employers to provide a reasonable accommodation to applicants who need them during the...
