In San Antonio and greater Texas, many workers earn a hourly wage plus commission. There are lingering questions about the payment of such commissions, and such wage and hour issues can be the object of legal action through a Texas employment attorney . For example, in the case of a…
With the advent of allergy season and the growing awareness of disability accommodation, Texas employment lawyers are facing unique challenges each day. Consider the case of the woman who exhibits all the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction including heavy coughing and watery eyes. It turns out the allergic reaction…
A growing number of employment claims are being filed by employees alleging hostile work environments. Workers who feel threatened or offended can file these claims with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or through the Texas Division of Civil Rights. It is important to note that mere offensive remarks are…
Recently ABC News reached an agreement with its writers not to compensate them for using their employer-issued Blackberrys and PDAs to check their e-mails after office hours. The decision posts an interesting question for Texas employment law : Does the routine check of e-mail after hours require overtime pay? The…