Unfortunately, despite safety protocols, accidents still occur in the workplace. Employees who are injured on the job may wish to file a workers' compensation claim for their injuries. This allows a Texas worker to receive a form of payment while he or she recovers....
A former employee of the Klein School District claims that the reason he lost his job was because of the color of his skin. The black employee had worked for his Texas employer since 1990 and started there as a grounds crewman. Six years later, he was promoted to an...
A woman who worked for a storage facility claims that she lost her job because of an injury that occurred at work. When she first started working for her Texas employer, Northwest Highway Self-Storage, she was brought on as a lead associate. Some of her...
In the past, many women fought for equality -- including in the workplace -- and they are still fighting today. Unfortunately, some Texas businesses may not abide by the law and still allow race and sex discrimination to continue. Some may not allow the same...
Anyone who wishes a job deserves to have a fair chance, even if he or she has a medical history. Some Texas employers are not educated on proper hiring practices and may elect to deny employment based upon medical background information and not on one's...
A man who worked for Georgia-Pacific Wood Products (GP) claims that he unjustly lost his job due to an injury. The Texas plaintiff, who is black, also accuses the company of racial discrimination. He alleges that his supervisor disciplined black employees more harshly...
In many employee handbooks, the use of cell phones is strictly prohibited in work areas and they are to be used only in break rooms or away from the public. For some Texas businesses, using a cell phone in certain areas can even be dangerous. Employees who violate...
A black female employee filed a complaint against her employer because she believes that she was being treated unfairly in comparison to other white male co-workers. She believes that she was the victim of discrimination because of her gender. The manufacturing...
Employees who have worked for companies for an extended period of time often expect that their dedication will be rewarded. This could be in the form of a raise, promotion or another means that would honor the employee’s commitment to his or her work with...
The workplace can bring on large amounts of stress and, if left unchecked, is capable of manifesting and making a person physically ill. Sometimes, taking time away from the highly stressful components of a job or reducing the work load may be just what the doctor...