On August 18, 2023, the Fifth Circuit issued an en banc opinion in Hamilton v. Dallas County, No. 21-10133 that overturned decades old judge-made law limiting actionable claims under Title VII. Let’s take a look.
What is Hamilton about? Hamilton involves how the Dallas County Sheriff’s office schedules time
In today’s ever-evolving job market, workforce reductions and layoffs have become more prevalent, creating uncertainty and stress for employees. To protect the rights of workers during these difficult times, the federal government established the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. This crucial legislation aims to ensure that employees in Houston
You are in the midst of the job hunt. Each day is filled with interviews and tedious applications that only find their way to a black box, which seems to only produce either silence or a carefully, but politely, worded emails thanking you for your application and perhaps informing
As an employment lawyer, one of the largest hurdles my colleagues and I have observed workers struggling to overcome is that of the noncompete agreement. These agreements prohibit employees from leaving an employer for a competitor for a specified period of time and geographical range. In many instances I have
As most employment lawyers in Texas will tell you, we have the doctrine of at-will employment. At-will employment means that employees have very few protections in the workplace. At-will employment means that even after a 20-year career with a company, if new management comes in and decides to “shake things
Sometimes breaking up can be hard to do, especially when the current relationship limits future prospects. Toxic relationships are emotionally draining. They can be the source of stress and anxiety; that stress and anxiety can result in health issues. They can result in a loss of independence; that loss of
It is my pleasure to join the law offices of Wiley Walsh PC as its newest attorney. I have always dreamed of being a lawyer who fights for the little guy, helping employees get the compensation they are due. I take my responsibilities very seriously, as I have a duty
Within the past years we have seen a surge in awareness concerning workplace harassment and discrimination, but many workers still grapple with identifying and combating a hostile work environment.
Under Texas laws, a hostile work environment occurs when an individual or group of individuals’ actions or behavior creates an intimidating, offensive
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission has published a proposed regulation that would in essence bring non-competes to an end. Under this new law an employer would be prohibited from entering into an agreement with its workers “that prevents the worker from seeking or accepting employment with a
Cats paw theory is a legal doctrine used in employment law that holds employers accountable for discriminatory actions of their employees, even if the employer had no discriminatory intent. This theory has been applied in various employment law cases in Houston, Texas, and has significant implications for both employers and employees.
