The EEOC released statistics showing the states with the most EEOC complaints on file. Texas was number 1. This is probably because we have a large population and in other states, such as California, employees may prefer to file their complaints with the state version of the EEOC. But, here in Texas, we have a
Memorial Day: Thank a Vet
Memorial Day is a time to recall those who served our country. It is also a time to recall that selfless service is surely one of man’s greatest virtues. The San Antonio Express News ran a story about some veterans who are raising money for a Texas version of the Viet Nam War Memorial wall.
No General Right to Copy of Personnel Files
In Texas, an employee does not have a right to a copy of one’s personnel file once the employee leaves a job. It is not that there is a law prohibiting obtaining a copy. There simply is not a law providing one way or the other. Texas is an at-will state. So, if there is
Former Football Players Sue NFL
They were household names in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Now, they are suing the National Football League. Walt Garrison, Bob Lilly, Rayfield Wright, LeeRoy Jordan, Randy White, and others have all joined in a lawsuit against the NFL alleging the league failed to warn them about the risks of head injuries they suffered.
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State Jobless Rate Falls Again
The Texas jobless rate fell again for the seventh month in a row. The rate now stands at 7%. The San Antonio jobless rate also fell to 6.7%. See San Antonio Express News report. Of course, the rate fell due to increased hiring in the hotel and restaurant sectors, a low wage sector. And
What to do When Mugged in Daylight
One San Fransisco lawyer’s response to a daylight mugging was to simply follow his thieves. David Newdorf, a former marathon runner, was walking in downtown San Francisco talking on his cellphone, when one teenager grabbed him in a headlock. An accomplice then grabbed Mr. Newdorf’s cell phone out of his hand. As Mr. Newdorf noted
Maryland Prevents Employers from Requesting Login Information
The Maryland legislature has passed a bill preventing employers from requiring Facebook login information of employees. See Huffington post. It was a Maryland employer who attracted attention when it requested login information from some employees. See my prior post about this topic. If the Maryland governor signs the bill, then it will become law
Teacher’s Aide Fired for Refusing to Provide Facebook Information
Friending Facebook Blog reports that a teacher’s aide in Michigan was fired when she refused to hand over her Facebook login information. Kimberly Hester worked for Lewis Cass Intermediate School District in Cassopolis, Michigan. On her own time, away from school, she posted what she believed to be a humorous picture of a co-worker with
Soldier Dies Saving Child
To join the US Army, a person must be be smart enough, in sufficient physical condition, free of drug use and free of criminal history. These requirements mean only two out of ten teenagers qualify. Those who do enlist are often the best in other ways. The Stars and Stripes news report about one such
San Antonio Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
2LT Clovis Ray was killed in Afghanistan recently. He grew up in Three Rivers, but here in San Antonio, He joined the US Army at the relatively late age of 32 after many years as an investment banker. He worked for Wells Fargo and Wachovia banks here in San Antonio before enlisting and going through