Monthly Archives: November 2017

New Fifth Circuit Disability Harassment Case Again Emphasizes The Importance Of Complying With An Employer’s Complaint Policies And Procedures

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

In Patton v. Jacobs Eng’g Group, Inc., ____F.3d ____, No. 16-30879, 2017 WL 4784586 (5th Cir. Oct. 24, 2017) the Fifth Circuit again emphasized the importance of employer complaint policies and procedures, and demonstrated the impact they can have on … Continue reading →

Posted in ADA, At Will Employment, Houston Employment Law, Houston Retaliation Law

“Bring Your Child To Work Day” Debacle Results In Employees Suing – And Winning – For Retaliation

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

In E.E.O.C. v. EmCare, Inc., 857 F.3d 678 (5th Cir. 2017), the Fifth Circuit affirmed a jury verdict finding that an employer had illgally retaliated against its employee for complaining about sexual harassment. McKinney, a CEO of an EmCare division, … Continue reading →

Posted in At Will Employment, EEOC, Harassment, Houston Employment Law, Houston Retaliation Law

Fifth Circuit Decision Shows That Just Because The EEOC Found In The Plaintiff’s Favor Does Not Mean That The Plaintiff Has A Winning Case In Court

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

In Alkhawaldeh v. Dow Chem. Co., 851 F.3d 422 (5th Cir. 2017), the Fifth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment ruling against the plaintiff in a retaliation case, despite the fact that the EEOC had previously found that the employer had … Continue reading →

Posted in At Will Employment, EEOC, Houston Retaliation Law, Whistleblower