Your employer may change work schedules for legitimate business reasons, but federal and Texas employment laws generally prohibit cutting your hours because you reported or opposed unlawful workplace discrimination. A reduction in scheduled shifts or earnings can amount to retaliation when the facts link that decision to protected activity and the change would deter a […]
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Nov
Nov
Yes. Holiday schedules can lead to unpaid overtime claims in Texas when you are a covered, nonexempt employee who works more than 40 hours in one workweek without receiving the required overtime pay. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), qualifying overtime generally must be paid at least 1.5 times your regular rate. Working on […]
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Nov
Nov
When an overloaded trailer causes a truck accident in El Paso, Texas, the driver, trucking company, cargo-loading business, or another negligent party may be responsible for your injuries. Excessive weight or poorly distributed cargo can affect a truck’s braking, steering, tire performance, and stability. To pursue compensation, you generally need evidence connecting unsafe loading or […]
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Oct
Oct
A trucking company may have a legal duty to preserve relevant electronic evidence after a serious truck accident in El Paso, Texas. Federal rules generally require motor carriers to keep driver duty-status records and supporting documents for six months. Texas law can require preservation for longer when a company knows or reasonably should know that […]
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Oct
Oct
A negligent driver may be liable for a Halloween pedestrian accident in El Paso, Texas, when speeding, distraction, failure to yield, or another careless action causes injuries. Depending on the evidence, an employer or another negligent party may also share responsibility. Texas law protects pedestrians in qualifying crosswalk situations, requires drivers to use due care, […]
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Oct
Oct
No. If you are eligible for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), your employer generally cannot punish you for requesting or taking protected leave. Federal law prohibits covered employers in Texas from interfering with FMLA rights or retaliating against employees who exercise those rights. Termination, demotion, reduced hours, disciplinary action, and attendance […]
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Oct
Oct
No. Si usted reúne los requisitos de protección de la Ley de Licencia Familiar y Médica (FMLA, por sus siglas en inglés), por regla general su empleador no puede sancionarlo por solicitar o tomar una licencia protegida. La ley federal prohíbe que los empleadores sujetos a la FMLA interfieran con esos derechos o tomen represalias […]
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Oct
Oct
Summary Yes. If a fatigued truck driver caused or contributed to your crash in El Paso, Texas, you may be able to pursue compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Driver fatigue can support a truck accident case when the evidence shows that tiredness, excessive driving hours, inadequate rest, unsafe scheduling, or pressure from […]
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Oct
Oct
Resumen Sí. Si un conductor de camión fatigado causó o contribuyó a su accidente en El Paso, Texas, usted puede tener derecho a buscar compensación mediante una reclamación por lesiones personales o una demanda. La fatiga del conductor puede respaldar un caso de accidente de camión cuando las pruebas muestran que el cansancio, las horas […]
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Oct
Oct
Summary If brake failure causes a commercial truck crash in El Paso, more than one person or company may be responsible. Liability can depend on what failed, why it failed, who knew about the problem, and who controlled the truck, repairs, maintenance, or defective part. Depending on the evidence, potentially responsible parties may include the […]