Younger Bosses, Older Workers

September 10, 2008


Dallas Employment Attorney says navigating employment relationships can be tricky. Ms. Kraft is an associate Dallas employment Lawyer, business and commercial litigation attorney with a J.D., degree from Southern Methodist University. Her areas of experience is in employment law and commercial litigation

Dallas Court of Appeals Rules on Non-Compete Agreement

September 4, 2008


The Dallas Court of Appeals recently found a confidentiality and non-compete agreement unenforceable for lack of consideration. Powerhouse Prods., Inc. v. Scott, No. 05-07-00700-CV, 2008 WL 3196174 (Tex. App.—Dallas Aug. 8, 2008, no pet. h.).
Since the 1990’s, Eric Scott worked for Powerhouse Productions, Inc., piloting a rocket pack in commercial shows. In 2004, […]

An Employer May Not Retaliate Against Employees says Dallas employment law attorney

August 12, 2008


The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits an employer from retaliating against an employee who complains about workplace discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes discrimination.
The statute protects employees who engage in “protected activities” such as: complaining about alleged discrimination; cooperating with an internal investigation into alleged discriminatory practices; or serving as a […]

United States Supreme Court Places Burden of Proof on Employers

August 7, 2008


Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNews.com — Press Release) — In a recent United States Supreme Court opinion, the Court held that employers must prove their actions or policies are based on reasonable business decisions. Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power Lab., __ U.S. __ (June 19, 2008).
Knolls, a government contractor, reduced its work force. It used […]

 
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