Being under the authority of the Fifth Circuit, Texas employers have been given a bit of a pass when it comes to Title VII compliance. However, in 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals broadened its interpretation of what constitutes an adverse employment action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This...
The written agreement is the most common tool for employers to outline rights, responsibilities and protect their reputation from harm from disgruntled employees. In particular, severance agreements have been the cornerstone of protecting the employer’s rights and preventing the unnecessary cost of future lawsuits involving their staff. However, recently, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)...
The new “final rule” establishes new guidelines that employers must adhere to if they want to be compliant with federal law. It is important to ascertain the meaning of joint-employer status when considering the meaning of the new rule for employers. The relationship between employer and employee is important to the economy, and it is...
Senior Partner Howard J. Klatsky obtained a Final Judgment in Brazos County, in favor of client Knife River Corporation-South. The Plaintiff, who worked as a Sales Manager for the client, claimed that he was owed a five-figure bonus payment and sought to recover the amount, plus attorney’s fees. Knife River Corporation-South asserted a number of...
