When someone is asked, “What do you do?”, the answer is about how they earn their living. For many people, that defines them in a very important way. The job is important in ways that extend beyond the paycheck, although of course the paycheck is critical.
People may find themselves in a situation where they are in conflict with their employer, putting their financial stability in jeopardy. Becoming a whistle blower, for example, is not something done lightly. Employers have been known to fire whistle blowers for reasons supposedly having nothing to do with the employee’s actions as a whistle blower. The employee can end up unofficially blacklisted by potential new employers, and that can be very difficult to prove. Even worse, the employee may have signed a severance agreement that was definitely not in his best interest.
Unfair discrimination based on age, race or gender still continues. Fear of losing their job causes many to accept the situation, or they may protest and be fired. At times an employer may have established a pattern of behavior; the employer may never hire men or never promote women. There may be whispers around the water cooler about inappropriate behavior. A few companies have had unwritten policies that caused employees to consistently skip breaks or meals or to work extra time without being paid. In the past, employees in many industries were forced to work under very dangerous conditions. Laws have been passed to prevent that, but it still happens.
The Law Offices of Filteau and Sullivan have 30 years of experience helping their clients with workplace problem. In many instances, a charge must be filed with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. There are deadlines for filing which cannot be missed. Any future actions could be jeopardized if these are not filed correctly. Their practice is concentrated in the areas of labor and employment laws and commercial litigation. Anyone involved in a legal issue can request a free consultation with a Houston Wage and Hour Lawyer. This team of experienced professionals understands FLSA regulations and wage and hour laws and is qualified to obtain for their clients the results that they deserve.
