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Texas

Dallas TV station sued for age discrimination

11/15/2017

The EEOC is suing the parent company of KTVT in Dallas for age discrimination after the station hired a younger, less experienced applicant for a traffic reporter position.

Staffing agency can’t step in to protect employee’s civil rights

10/17/2017
When it comes to Title VII discrimination, an employer can’t sue another organization on an employee’s behalf. That’s up to either the individual worker or a government agency like the EEOC, which has standing to pursue such cases for workers.

Be alert for positive drug test results caused by meds used to treat disabilities

10/16/2017
Do you perform drug tests on employees suspected of being under the influence of intoxicants or illicit drugs? Be aware that some positive test results may be due to legal prescription drugs required for the treatment of disabilities.

Make sure your good records are dated, too

10/12/2017
When it comes to litigation, employers that keep meticulous performance records and can pinpoint exactly when they made important employment decisions typically fare better than those who keep sloppy records.

Federal court finally nixes Obama OT rules

10/10/2017
After much litigation and confusion, employers finally have an answer to whether they will have to comply with the overtime regulations the Obama administration intended to go into effect in December 2016. They don’t.

What if we want to discuss good news during FMLA leave?

10/06/2017
Q. Can we ask an employee who is on FMLA leave to come in to discuss the possibility of applying for a promotion? Might it be better to discuss this by phone?

Are we allowed to contact an employee who is out on FMLA leave?

10/06/2017
Q. Is it OK to contact an employee during FMLA leave or ask him or her to come in to the office?

What can I do about an employee who files a workers’ compensation claim?

10/06/2017
Q. May I terminate an employee for filing a workers’ compensation claim?

How can we legally protect trade secrets?

10/06/2017
Q. What are some best practices employers can use to protect their trade secrets?

EEOC challenges docs’ pay practices in Denton County, Texas

10/06/2017
The EEOC has sued Denton County, Texas, alleging its health department violated the Equal Pay Act when it paid a female doctor less than a male colleague who performed substantially the same work.