Texas has a statute that protects public whistleblowers who make a good faith report of a violation of law by a public agency or employee to the appropriate law enforcement agency. According to the statute, “appropriate law enforcement agency” is a governmental agency that the employee in good faith … [Read more...] about Texas Whistleblower Update: Court of Appeals Ruling Invites Supreme Court Review
Writs to Watch
Fifth Circuit Certifies Two Questions to Texas Supreme Court Regarding Employment At-Will
This recent case brings to mind the old adage, “Never make promises you can’t keep.” Here are the alleged facts: DuPont spun off part of its operations to form a new subsidiary. DuPont gave affected employees an option—keep working for DuPont or go work for the new subsidiary. DuPont allegedly … [Read more...] about Fifth Circuit Certifies Two Questions to Texas Supreme Court Regarding Employment At-Will
Texas Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Age Discrimination Case
Under Texas law, does an employee who is over 40 and who is discharged and replaced with an older employee have the right to sue for age discrimination? That is one of the questions the Texas Supreme Court will decide in Mission Consolidated Independent School District v. Garcia. The Court heard … [Read more...] about Texas Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in Age Discrimination Case
Does Ledbetter Act Apply in Texas?
The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments this week in Prairie View A&M University v. Chatha. The issue in the case is whether the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (Ledbetter Act) applies to the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA), the state law that mirrors Title VII. The Ledbetter Act … [Read more...] about Does Ledbetter Act Apply in Texas?