At one point in the history of the Dallas County Sherriff's Department, schedules for detention officers were determined by seniority. That changed in April 2019 when the county mandated that only women must work at least one day each weekend. Despite a male...
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Employment discrimination claims
How you are protected by the Texas Whistleblower Act
The Texas Whistleblower Act applies to government entities both on the state and local levels, including school districts. This act provides protection against actions related to employment that would negatively impact an employee. When does it qualify as...
Can I give a job to my relative in Texas?
Hiring a relative can seem like a simple way to ensure you work with someone you know and trust. However, there are limits on giving a job to your relatives, or nepotism, in Texas. If you work for certain government entities or are an elected official, know that there...
Employment discrimination claims hit Texas governmental entities
Age discrimination. Race discrimination. Sex discrimination. Former employees have filed lawsuits against Texas businesses in recent years, alleging that they’ve been unlawfully subjected to various types of employment discrimination based on age, race, gender,...