Last summerTexas Governor Greg Abbottapproved a law that eliminates rules mandating water breaks for construction workers. This change has raised concerns for the safety of those working in the extreme summer heat. WithHouse Bill 2127signed into effect on September 1, 2023, protections for Texas la...
Otherwise, the law about work breaks in Texas allows an employer to decide whether to let employees take breaks; it is a matter within their discretion. If employers do permit breaks, federal law mandates that they do not discriminate, basing the right on any of the protected categories like ...
The U.S. Department of Labor’sFair Labor Standards Act(FLSA) is a federal law that sets minimum wage and overtime pay standards, as well as other protections in the workplace. It applies to most companies and workers. The FLSA has several key employment law provisions for workers. They ...
Omnibus spending bill that included Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was unlawful. The Biden administration seems willing to violate any law or constitutional principle in its weaponized-government approach to the November election. On Monday, the Equal Emp
Let's examine what makes these documents legally enforceable under Texas law. The Foundation of Legal Intent Texas courts look for certain key markers when determining whether parties meant to create a binding agreement. The cornerstone requirement centers on reaching a "meeting of the minds" about...
As soon as layoffs began hitting the region, both due to the Coronavirus and the drastic drop in oil prices, KOSA created a section of CBS7.com called “West Texas Employment.” On this page, people looking for local jobs can access companies looking for employees. Vaccine...
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond. May 5, 2024 Blinken offers hostage families hope as he pushes for Israel-Hamas truce In Israel for his 7th visit during the war in Gaza, Antony Blinken conveys "cauti...
Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight. Nov 7, 2023 Uvalde breaks ground on new elementary school, "the children deserve a safe environment" "The children of Uvalde deserve to have a safe environment where they can...
” But that’s just what she did, saying that “if a woman is bleeding” or “has amniotic fluid running down her legs,” and doctors are not sure whether providing a life-saving abortion will land them in prison for life, “then the problem is not with the law. It is with the ...
The story begins in Arkansas, and because of drastic circumstances, they start out on a road trip to St. Louis, Missouri. The car breaks down at Layken Martin’s farm and that intertwines the characters. I am close to halfway through the new story. Then, there will be a third book...