In Texas and across the U.S., workplace harassment has become a growing problem. Recently, McDonald's Restaurant was sued for widespread sexual harassment that is alleged to have occurred at its corporate-owned Florida locations. The lawsuit filed in Chicago federal...
Month: April 2020
Connection between truck accidents and use of caffeine found
The Texas roadways are often populated by large trucks. These 18-wheelers may serve a vital role in the economy, but there are dangers associated with them. Their size and speed, the distance drivers must cover and other factors might result in truckers taking risks....
Workers can take action against harassment on the job
Many Texas women continue to suffer from sexual harassment on the job, despite the recent media attention directed at this type of workplace misconduct. When workers are subjected to unwanted sexual advances, they may be unsure about the steps they might take to...
Survey shows #MeToo has helped with workplace harassment
Texas residents who had faced workplace harassment in the past have been emboldened by the “me too” movement (also referred to with the social media hashtag #MeToo). The newly found attempt to reduce harassment reached its apex with a rising number of people reporting...
Filing a class-action lawsuit
In Texas, victims of another's negligence may file a personal injury claim individually, or they may pursue a single legal action called a class-action lawsuit if they were all victims of the same defendant. It all starts with the filing of the initial complaint. This...
