Browsing articles from "December, 2011"
Texas Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Scope of Anti-Retaliation Law
The Supreme Court of Texas this year decided that some state employees cannot file retaliation claims if they were fired after filing for workers’ compensation. Employees of Texas political subdivisions, [...]
Employers Should Proceed With Caution and Consult Legal Counsel When Workers Claim Discrimination
If you are an employer faced with claims from an employee, perhaps the best advice that can be given is that you should promptly consult with legal counsel that has [...]
Beware the Non Wage Garnishment When Faced With Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy lawyers get asked this question a lot. Does filing bankruptcy stop garnishments? In actual fact, the proper term for taking money out of your paycheck is wage deduction procedure. [...]