Fifth Circuit Finds Evidence of Pretext in a Supervisor's Expression of Animus Against Older Employees and Applies the "Cat's Paw" Rule
- posted: Feb. 24, 2013
- Recent Developments 2013, Age Discrimination
The Fifth Circuit is often unsympathetic to appeals from summary judgments against employees in discrimination cases. However, on February 1, 2013, we saw an exception, when the Fifth Circuit overturned Read More
Does the "Mixed Motive" Rule Apply in Title VII Retaliation Cases? The Supreme Court Will Decide.
- posted: Feb. 24, 2013
- Retaliation
In January 2013, the United States Supreme Court granted review in a case that could determine whether a plaintiff can win a Title VII retaliation claim under a "mixed motive" Read More
Texas Supreme Court: No Prima Facie Case When the Plaintiff Is Replaced by an Older Worker
- posted: Feb. 22, 2013
- Age Discrimination
The Texas Supreme Court has decided few employment discrimination cases. One of the most significant cases that the Texas Supreme court has decided is Mission Consolidated Independent School District v. Read More
Texas Supreme Court: Reporting Illegal Activity to a Supervisor Does Not Satisfy the Whistleblower Statute
- posted: Feb. 22, 2013
- Recent Developments 2013, Whistleblower Rights
The Texas Supreme Court decided two cases today that address whistleblower rights under the Texas Whistleblower Act. The Act provides protections for whistleblowers who work for the state government. Normally, a suit against a Read More
A Quick Guide to the Family and Medical Leave Act
- posted: Feb. 21, 2013
- FMLA
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the federal statute that guarantees employees the right to unpaid leave in the event of certain family and medical issues. This can Read More
How Do You Prove a Discrimination Claim in Texas?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2013
- General Information
There are many types of discrimination claims under federal law and Texas law, including race discrimination, sex discrimination, religious discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination, discrimination based on genetic information, and Read More
When Do You Have a Wrongful Termination Claim Against Your Texas Employer?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2013
- General Information
If your employer fires you, then you may have a legal remedy in the form of a suit for wrongful termination. To assess whether you have a claim, a Texas Read More
