Many brave men and women fight daily to keep our country free. When these veterans return, it can be difficult for them to assimilate back into the workforce. Some Texas veterans may require reasonable accommodations to accomplish the adjustment back to civilian life....
Month: March 2015
Security guards win over $300k for unpaid overtime hours
Working additional hours is a great way for workers to make some extra money to support their families. This time can add up to a significant amount in additional wages when the hours are considered overtime hours. As a way to cut corners, some Texas companies may...
Misclassification of employees as “independent contractors”
The misclassification of employees as "independent contractors" has become commonplace in the construction industry. In 2013 alone, the Texas Workforce Commission found that more than 60,000 workers had been misclassified as independent contractors. Labeling an...
Clasificación erronea de empleados como “contratistas independientes”
La clasificación errónea de los empleados como "contratistas independientes" se ha convertido en un lugar común en la industria de la construcción. Sólo en el 2013, la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas encontró que más de 60,000 trabajadores fueron clasificados...
Worker alleges violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Many workers are blessed with being healthy for most of their lives, but sometimes things can change without notice. There are many cases in which Texas employees do not manifest symptoms of an illness until they are adults. A man who worked for Grayson County...
Woman claims she suffered harassment due to gender and race
Despite all of the federal and state employment laws in place, discrimination can still occur. Every day in Texas and elsewhere, employees are subjected to hostile work environments and fear retaliation or harassment for reporting illegal activities. A woman who...
Texas neurosurgeon accused of sexual harassment by female worker
A woman who worked for a clinic is claiming that she was forced to resign from her position due to a hostile work environment. The former administrator worked for a Texas neurosurgeon, and she is accusing him of sexual harassment. She claims that she endured being...