Career and financial stability is something everyone strives for, but in this gig economy, few will actually achieve. You’ve been taught that hard work pays off and the workforce all about “climbing the ladder.” You must start at the bottom, pay your...
Month: April 2017
People with cancer and workplace discrimination
Some Texas workers who have had cancer might face discrimination in the workplace despite the fact that 2009 amendments to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act protects them. According to the 2009 amendments, people who have a disability that substantially limits...
Supreme Court decision could affect church hospital employees
Catholic hospitals and other employers in Houston and around the nation are paying close attention to a case involving retirement plans that's scheduled to be heard before the United States Supreme Court. Pension plans affiliated with church hospitals are regularly...
LGBT workplace discrimination suit moves forward
On April 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shields LGBT workers from on-the-job discrimination, allowing an Indiana teacher's lawsuit against her former employer to move forward. The decision will have a...
Important takeaways from Women’s History Month
While March marked Women’s History Month, we should not forget about it in April. In fact, we should continue to remember contributions women continue to make to American workplaces in light of various forms of discrimination against them. As a Department of...
Settlement reached in wage and hour suit
In the past few years, the number of wage and hour claims that have been filed have increased significantly. The claims usually pertain to issues like the misclassification of workers as independent contractors or disputes about exempt status. Other violations, such...