Labor/Wages Category Archives: Labor/Wages

BISD trustees seek sanctions, protective order in suit over superintendent’s contract info

Two board trustees seeking contract information about the hiring of Superintendent Timothy Chargois have filed a motion for sanctions and a protective order in their lawsuit against the Beaumont Independent School District. As previously reported, trustees Tom Neild and Mike Neil … Read More »

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Secretary sues company after losing job due to Dept. of Labor investigation for wage violations

MARSHALL – A secretary has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming that she was terminated after the U.S. Department of Labor investigated the company for wage violations and determined that she was owed overtime pay.  Janita Robran filed … Read More »

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Quick lube technician sues for overtime wages

SHERMAN – A quick lube technician has filed a lawsuit against his former employer claiming he was not paid overtime wages. Christopher Whitfield filed suit against Ray Huffines Chevrolet Inc. on May 26 in Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. … Read More »

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Mud logging company sued for failing to pay employees overtime wages

SHERMAN – A collective lawsuit has been filed against a mud logging and drilling fluid specialist services company for failing to pay its employees overtime wages. Claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Billy L. Oxford, individually and on … Read More »

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Three home health caregivers sue for overtime wages

SHERMAN – Three home health caregivers have filed a lawsuit claiming that they were not paid overtime wages. Ekaette Clements, Regina Caesar, and Ngozi Ugwunze filed suit against AOC Senior Home Health Corp. and Bonnie West on May 31 in … Read More »

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Caregiver files lawsuit claiming she was not paid minimum or overtime wages

SHERMAN – A Dallas County caregiver has filed a lawsuit claiming she was not paid minimum wages or paid overtime wages. Renita Baker filed suit against ABC Provider DFW and James Forbes on May 23 in Eastern District of Texas, … Read More »

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Convenience store sued for not paying cashier overtime wages

TYLER – A cashier is suing an East Texas convenience store for violating federal law by only paying her straight time and not paying her overtime wages.  Suzan Jeter filed suit against Fazio Inc., doing business as Kwik Stop, and … Read More »

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K-9 officer sues Smith County for unpaid wages

MARSHALL – A former Smith County officer with the K-9 unit has filed a lawsuit against the county claiming that he was not paid all his regular wages or overtime wages during his seven years of employment.  Curtis Dinger filed … Read More »

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Group of employees claim they were not paid promised bonuses

A group of U.S. Industrial Services employees have filed suit against the company, alleging they were not paid promised bonuses. In addition, they claim they had money taken from their paychecks for services the company did not render.  The eight … Read More »

Contract, Jefferson County, Labor/Wages, News

Office assistant sues employer for not paying overtime wages

SHERMAN – A Dallas County office assistant has filed a lawsuit claiming she was not paid for any hours she worked in excess of forty per week.  Chantel Deal filed suit against Battlin’ T’S Beer Barn and Don Taylor on … Read More »

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