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Texas

Never ignore lawsuits, even ridiculous ones

01/04/2019
Every now and then, an applicant or employee will file a lawsuit that makes no sense. Whatever you do, don’t just ignore it.

Employee files FMLA suit? Check deadline compliance

01/04/2019
The FMLA doesn’t require an EEOC filing, and provides a two-year deadline for suing.

Seek expert legal advice when setting up complicated compensation structures

01/04/2019
Employers that try to simplify the FLSA overtime system by paying a set amount per week for all hours worked can easily get tripped up.

Court hearing federal whistleblower case upholds broad arbitration agreement

01/04/2019
A federal court in Texas has upheld a broad arbitration clause, concluding it applies to all claims related to employment.

Feel free to change job qualifications; courts won’t second-guess legit, new criteria

01/04/2019
If a previous job-holder applies for the newly constituted job after leaving it, he’s not automatically qualified because he did the job before.

Teens may have more time to sue for bias

01/04/2019
That means employers won’t get the case quickly dismissed if the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act 180-day deadline has passed.

Evangelical groups’ lawsuits seek to overturn LGBT rights

01/04/2019
Two Texas evangelical groups have filed lawsuits in federal and state court arguing that Christian-owned businesses have the right to fire or refuse to hire lesbian, gay, transgender and bisexual applicants or employees.

Document precise reason for termination

01/02/2019
Detailed documentation is your best defense if a fired employee sues for discrimination. You will be able to show that your reasons were not motivated by bias.

Dallas metal recycler fined after worker is crushed

12/04/2018
Improperly stored metal pipes fell on a worker at Venture Metals, Inc., in Dallas in October, sending him to the hospital with serious injuries.

OSHA cites contractor for trench safety issues in Austin

12/04/2018
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited UST Systems, Inc., an underground storage tank contractor, for trench safety hazards at an Austin construction site.