No matter what type of fraud is involved, there is a high bar you must meet in order to prove your case. Any type of fraud requires willful conduct with an intent to deceive
Shift Assignments Cannot Amount to Discrimination
The Dallas County Jail routinely assigned the female detention officers to work the weekend shifts. The supervisors claimed it was safer for the male detention officers
When the Ship Sinks
Beginning with types of bankruptcy, if a company files under Chapter 11, it means that the company may
Knowing When to Throw ‘Em
The reason why is that sometimes moving forward is not the best action you can take and that’s a big decision, but hopefully some…
Summary Judgment Response Needs Evidence
In all employment lawsuits, the employer will move for summary judgment or seek dismissal of the case. Even when …
The Pitfalls of Vendor Contracts
Your contract must clearly state what each party will do or not do as part of the contract. Each party to a contract must be giving the other
Let the Jury Decide
Over the last year, we have witnessed more employment cases being tried before a jury. One of the reasons we are seeing more jury trials …
Am I Exempt or Non-Exempt from Stacks of Holiday Green?
There are a few things that factor into working during the holiday season …
Independent Contractor: the Eye of the Beholder
For some 10-15 years, employers have been trying to save some money by …
Tech Layoffs and Your Rights
If you have been on Twitter lately, you have likely borne witness to the numerous …