TB Robison Law Blog

Workers have federal legal protections against retaliation for reporting workplace violations, among other things. Typically, retaliation involves actions such as job loss or demotion. In one case, however, the U.S. Department of Labor claimed that a Georgia auto repair shop illegally retaliated against a worker by paying his final wages with 91,500 oily pennies after…

Your religious beliefs are a core part of your identity, and it may be very important to you to observe your religious practices daily. What happens if your employer discriminates against you due to your religious beliefs and practices? In such situations, you may have options available that will allow you to observe your religious…

There has been an increased focus on sexual harassment in the workplace in the United States and Houston is no exception. This type of behavior has been prevalent for a long time and while laws have been in place for a while as well, sexual harassment continues to occur. There are many different examples of sexual harassment.…

When hiring employees, employers in the Houston area want to ensure that they are hiring the right people for the job. They want to know potential employees’ education levels, work experience, training and other information that tells them whether a certain applicant is the best fit for the job. This process should only include questions…

People in Houston generally want to be able to focus on their tasks while at work. Many people also want to be successful and potentially move up in their companies. Sometimes this can be difficult to do due to sexual harassment that people experience while at work. The harassment can put undue pressure on employees,…

For readers of this blog, the Activision Blizzard sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit has likely been on their radar. And, to the surprise of almost no one, it looks like the company has finally agreed to change course. The lawsuit Over the summer, the company faced a lawsuit from both the California Department of Fair…

Sexual harassment pervades the American workforce. Every day, men and women go to work with the expectation that they will be free to perform their duties in a safe environment where they are protected and supported. Every day, many of those men and women are left disappointed, shamed, embarrassed, and financially harmed. If you’re in…

In today’s more enlightened world, we may think that discrimination is a thing of the past. A vestige of a bygone era. Unfortunately, as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission can attest that is simply not the case. And, a recent experience by a Black construction worker is yet another example that racism in the workplace is still,…

A leading manager at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, or DFPS, resigned recently in the wake of a woman’s filing a sexual harassment lawsuit. The former employee’s was filed against DFPS but names the man as a perpetrator. Among other obligations, DFPS investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect and also is responsible for…

For nursing mothers, this time is precious, but, for those on maternity leave, the time to go back to work will arrive much too soon. And, as that time approaches, mothers likely wonder what their options are when it comes to breast feeding and pumping. Luckily, there is a law that protects nursing mothers at work.…