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Report Link The Texas State Statute Prohibiting Discrimination Because of an Evacuation.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - September 18, 2008 In Texas, employers may not discharge or otherwise discriminate against an employee who "leaves the employee's place of employment to participate in a general public evacuation ordered under an emergency evacuation order." Tex. Labor Code § 22.002. The definition of an emergency evacuation order includes an official statement issued by a governmental entity to "recommend the evacuation of all or part of the population of an area stricken or threatened with a disaster." Tex. Labor Code § 22.001(2)(emphasis added). The statute creates liability for the loss of wages or benefits (e.g., vacation pay) incurred by the employee as a result of the violation. Tex. Labor Code § 22.003. There is an exemption for emergency services personnel (police, fire fighters, EMTs, or those whose employment involves providing "services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations") if the employer provides adequate emergency shelter. Tex. Labor Code § 22.004. Report Link Texas Supreme Court Sides With Employers (pdf).Ogletree Deakins - May 11, 2006 The Texas Supreme Court recently
issued two employer-friendly rulings.
In a breach of contract case, the state’s
highest court ruled that an employee
policy manual did not modify the parties’
at-will employment relationship.
In a second case, the court held that an
employee who sued her employer for
retaliatory discharge must submit her
claims to arbitration.
Matagorda County Hospital
District v. Burwell, No. 03-0111, Supreme
Court of Texas (February 24,
2006). Report Link Compensation and Discipline Issues Under Texas and Federal Law Associated with Hurricane Rita EvacuationLittler Mendelson, P.C. - October 05, 2005 With the recent evacuations ordered by public officials in Texas because of Hurricane Rita, employers have had to address a number of legal issues. Almost all employers in the Eastern part of Texas closed facilities for several days because of the mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders. In particular, employers have inquired regarding the restrictions on disciplining workers for missed work and whether there are legal obligations to compensate employees for time away from work because of the evacuation. This ASAP summarizes those issues. Report Link Texas Bar & Restaurant Owners Compelled to Take Measures to Prevent Identity Thefts by Employees.Littler Mendelson, P.C. - August 30, 2005 Effective September 1, 2005, a law signed by the governor of Texas in May requires every restaurant and bar owner to post the following sign in at least one “prominent location” on the premises. Report Link Update On Employment Related Legislation in 78th Texas Legislature.Haynes and Boone, LLP - March 03, 2003 A brief summary of bills introduced, their author, the committee to which they have been referred and the date of any public hearing follows:
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October 16, 2008 Indiana Chamber of CommerceFlorida Employment Law UpdateTampa
October 16, 2008 OgletreeTEXAS EMPLOYMENT LAW BREAKFAST BRIEFINGHouston
October 16, 2008 Phelps DunbarLabor & Employment Law Update: What Trends Do You Need to WatchChicago
October 16, 2008 Ford & HarrisonHRMAC Employee Relations Interest GroupChicago
October 16, 2008 Vedder PriceEmployment Law Developments in TennesseeMemphis
October 17, 2008 OgletreeOhio Employment Law BriefingRocky River
October 17, 2008 OgletreeExecutive Briefing: Organized Labor in the 21st Century – The Phoenix Rising from the AshesOak Brook
October 17, 2008 Vedder PriceChallenges & Opportunities for EmployersBirmingham
October 17, 2008 ConstangyThe 2008 Midwest EmployerMinneapolis
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