On February 3, 2014, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a summary judgment and damages award obtained by As a result, an employer must now pay $155,123.13 in back wages and attorneys fees to two (2) employees for their unpaid "sleep...
It is the responsibility of a teacher to keep accurate records of the attending students. This ensures that the school is compliant with regulations. If a Texas teacher is asked to alter information unethically, he or she may, in turn, decide to inform others of the...
The idea that all women stay at home and do not return to work post pregnancy has become outdated. More women than ever are going back to the work force to help provide for the family. Women in Texas are increasingly looking toward taking a more natural approach to...
After suffering from a workplace trauma, sometimes it can be difficult for an employee to get right back to work. In some cases there can be more long-lasting effects. When a Texas worker returns after recovery, he or she expects to be returned to the position that...
It is sad to believe that people are still being evaluated by the color of their skin in the workplace. An employee cannot work effectively if he or she is treated disrespectfully or are being subjected to hostility. Sometimes the work environment can be so unhealthy...
Imagine that a person has just discovered that he was turned down for a job interview in Texas, and he is disappointed. However, his disappointment is not in the fact that his skills for the job were subpar. He is disappointed because he has discovered that he didn't...
A man who says he was fired for racially motivated reasons after attempting to implement safety policies has taken his former employers to court, according to legal news. The Texas man filed suit on Oct. 7 against his former employers, who have not been identified in...
In an academic setting, professors and administrators are generally expected not to fraternize on an intimate level with those who are their subordinates. However, at one Texas university, such relationships -- though frowned upon -- were not reason for discharge....
It is important that Texas workers understand their rights. In particular, if someone feels uncomfortable or unsafe in their workplace due to negative, potentially hurtful acts by fellow workers, it is important to reach out for help. This can be easier said than...
America has long prided itself for its diversity, with people of various backgrounds and religions able to freely practice its beliefs. With global infrastructure facilitating this diversity even further, specialized schools in which people can immerse themselves in...