Dealing with labor or employment litigation issues can be a troubling endeavor. You may be concerned about worsening your situation at work accidentally. You may even have concerns that you could end up fired if you bring attention to a bad situation. However, there...
When one of your employees becomes pregnant, you may have some concerns about whether she will be able to continue performing her job duties and if she'll continue as an employee after the baby is born. It might seem easier and more beneficial to the business just to...
Several weeks ago, we discussed the passing of a wage theft ordinance in Houston that has inspired other Texas communities in dealing with a problem that has been increasing not only in Texas, but across the entire country. According to the National Employment Law...
If you have a physical or mental disability, it is only fair to be treated the same as anyone else without being harassed or discriminated against for your condition. This courtesy should extend to your place of employment. In fact, disabled employees in every state,...
It's a nightmare for a business owner when the company gets sued by an employee, particularly if the company is a smaller business. Unfortunately, many more people in Texas as well as other states may resort to litigation than in years past. According to the U.S....
Despite federal laws that require employers to pay employees the wages they are due, about 4.3 percent of workers throughout the U.S. are paid less than minimum wage, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At 6.4 percent, Texas is higher than the national average for...
When it comes to employment litigation regarding sensitive topics such as racial or sexual discrimination, employers need to be very careful. A Texas company may have a valid reason for disciplining or firing someone, but it's not uncommon for an angry employee to...
Sexual harassment is a serious accusation that can impact your business in many ways. According to Employment Knowledge Online, sexual harassment can include requests for sexual favors, unwelcome advances and other verbal or physical actions of a sexual nature. This...
Angry or upset employees can and do retaliate unfairly against their employers for slights ranging from personality differences to termination. According to Smart Business, employment dispute claims have increased in the past few years. Each year in Texas and...
As the population ages, there are frequent claims from older workers that allege their employers discriminate against them. In some cases in Houston, companies may be accused of trying to force out more seasoned employees in order to bring in younger staff. Such...
