Working women expect to be treated fairly during while pregnant and do not see their condition as a hindrance to an employer. With their family growing, some women even try to seek higher paying and/or full-time positions within a company. Texas women who are denied...
Month: July 2015
Cambio a las Normas de Ley de Horas Extras
En 6 de Julio de 2015, el Departamento de Labor publicó una propuesta de cambio de las normas que rigen la ley de horas extras que podría hacer que cerca de cinco millones de trabajadores sean elegibles para el pago de horas extras. La Ley de Normas Razonables de...
Bushwick’s accused of not giving workers overtime pay
Foodies in Texas and elsewhere may have heard of or visited the famous Roberta's pizzeria for a great dining experience. Though the pizza establishment may be known for its food by critics, celebrities and the like, one employee claims that working there is not as...
Apple workers seeking unpaid wages for undergoing daily searches
Electronics giant Apple is once again in the news, but a recent lawsuit against the company does not show it in a favorable manner. Consumers in Texas and elsewhere may be disturbed to hear about the way in which some of its employees are being treated. A group of...
Overtime Changes
On July 6, 2015, the Department of Labor published a proposed change to the rules governing the overtime law which could make nearly five million workers eligible for overtime pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act has always excluded salaried workers who perform...
Sexual harassment, civil rights violations alleged by rig workers
No worker in Texas or elsewhere deserves to work in a hostile environment. Nevertheless, discrimination and harassment in the workplace remain prevalent. A marine contracting company in another state is currently facing a lawsuit that was filed by three employees....