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Texas

Tyler docs violated ADA by quizzing staff about health

06/10/2019
The physicians who own Pulmonary Specialists of Tyler and Sleep Health must have missed the part of their training addressing that most medical of employment laws: the ADA.

Before signing settlement, consider other filings

06/06/2019
Sometimes, an employee files several discrimination complaints about incidents that are allegedly related. If you’re thinking about settling one complaint, be aware that other, related claims may remain outstanding.

Court: Sexual orientation bias isn’t sex bias

05/31/2019
In a case with an unusual twist, a federal appeals court has ruled that Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination doesn’t extend to discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Ignoring interactive process pops Party City’s balloons

05/16/2019
When a team leader at a Party City store in Texas suffered pregnancy complications, her doctor imposed a lifting restriction. But rather than discuss possible workplace accommodations, the store fired her.

Court ruling places new restrictions on noncompete agreements

05/06/2019
Texas courts frequently enforce geographic and other restrictions on a former employee’s ability to compete with his or her prior employer. A recent decision highlights the requirement that any such restrictions, including geographic restrictions, must be reasonable to be enforceable.

Religious liberty bill clears Senate, raises LGBT fears

05/06/2019
A so-called religious liberty bill that would give licensed professionals cover to discriminate against gay patrons if they are acting on their “sincerely held religious beliefs” is one step closer to becoming law.

ICE mounts massive raid on North Texas tech facility

05/06/2019
Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in April raided the Collin County technology repair facility of CVE Technology Group, arresting 280 employees on charges that they were working in the U.S. illegally.

Accommodate bathroom breaks related to disability

05/06/2019
Some medical conditions that may be ADA disabilities require disabled workers to visit the bathroom more frequently and for longer than other workers. Warn supervisors to accommodate those problems after engaging in the interactive accommodation process.

Belated claim of ethnicity dooms discrimination case

05/06/2019
A police officer who claimed he had been fired because of his supposed Hispanic heritage has lost his case because he didn’t mention the alleged harassment earlier.

Counter employee perception of unfairness by offering the facts of what really happened

05/06/2019
Some employees are suspicious that their co-workers might be getting workplace advantages that they’re missing out on. Fortunately, courts require feelings to be backed up by cold, hard facts showing discrimination.