Despite the fact that the Equal Pay Act was enacted almost 50 years ago, this country still has a ways to go when it comes to ensuring equal pay for equal work. This is made obvious by the fact that Texas state agencies settled a federal wage discrimination lawsuit...
Month: November 2012
Month: November 2012
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Texas Walmart workers fight retaliation with Black Friday strike
If you are going to be one of San Antonio's Black Friday shoppers next week you may want to think twice about heading to Walmart--that is, unless you won't mind crossing a picket line. Walmart workers across the country, including here in Texas, are planning a walkout...
Texas lawsuit alleges sexual harassment, wrongful termination
A Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, alleging that she was retaliated against and ultimately fired for filing sexual harassment complaints about a fellow employee. In her employment records, the woman's former employer claims that she refused...