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Recent News About Texas Workforce Commission
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Man accuses hauler of discrimination
A Texas employee brought a complaint against his employer of nearly 40 years alleging multiple counts of discrimination in 2012. -
Medical professional files discrimination suit
A healthcare expert brought is suing a university for allegedly violating her civil rights in a 2014 matter. -
Helping noncustodial parents find work, stay employed
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Employee appeals decision in family leave lawsuit
A Galveston County woman appealed for review of a decision by a government agency regarding a Harris County business. -
Disabled woman accuses Walmart of discrimination
A Houston County woman sued Wal-Mart Stores Inc., alleging discrimination in the loss of her department store job. -
Coats Rose attorney nominated for Athena Award
The League City Chamber of Commerce has recognized Coats Rose director Carol Keough as a nominee for the 2012 Athena Award. -
Former teacher accuses Houston school district of discrimination
A former teacher with the Houston Independent School District alleges he was fired because of his race and for filing grievances against his school.Robert Green filed a lawsuit in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas on Aug. 14 against the Houston Independent School District. Green, who describes himself as an African-American male, says he was working for the school district as a -
Meteorologist files federal lawsuit against Texas TV station
Bob French, chief meteorologist for KBTX in Bryan and College Station, has filed a federal lawsuit against the television station claiming breach of contract, age and disability discrimination, harassment and retaliation as well as violations against the Federal Medical Leave Act. -
Galveston attorney faces legal malpractice suit for nonfeasance
A lawyer faces suit after allegedly failing to adequately represent a former client. -
Lawsuit claims auto parts store fired worker following on-the-job fall
HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County woman claims an auto parts store purportedly fired her because of her disability, recent court documents say. -
Construction company claims TWC wrongfully awarded unemployment benefits
GALVESTON - Chase Construction Inc. is pursuing legal action against the Texas Workforce Commission after the agency ruled a former employee can receive unemployment benefits, recent court documents say. -
Bermudian national files lawsuit against employer after losing job
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was fired due to his Bermudian national origin. -
Office manager's suit challenges TWC ruling favoring dealership
GALVESTON - A League City woman has taken her former employer and the Texas Workforce Commission to court after her unemployment benefits were hindered, court records show. -
Suit claims 'calendar error' resulted in erroneous TWC ruling
GALVESTON - Carefree Boat Clubs of Texas LLC claims the Texas Workforce Commission wrongfully issued a ruling against it, recent court documents say. -
Suit seeks woman's release from DADS registry
GALVESTON - Local resident Gail Morris claims the Transitional Learning Center in Galveston terminated her in response to what she thinks is the Department of Aging and Disability Services's erroneous classification. -
Job superintendent sues roofing company over unpaid projects
Newell The superintendent of a roofing project claims he was not fully paid for work he performed. -
Substance abuse counselor claims termination due to epilepsy
Quiles HOUSTON - Alleging The Turning Point Inc. terminated her because she suffers from epilepsy, Sharon E. Cloud has filed a lawsuit. -
Former employees sue CB&I for severance pay
Chatelain Five former CB&I employees allege the Texas Workforce Commission wrongly denied their requests for severance pay to which they claim they are entitled. -
Former PAISD principal wasn't required to exhaust administrative remedies, justices rule
Dr. Edna Edwards was not required to exhaust her administrate remedies before filing a discrimination suit against the Port Arthur Independent School District, Texas justices on the Ninth Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. -
Man seeks judicial review of workforce decision
GALVESTON - Steve McCrory is asking a local state district judge to conduct a de novo judicial review of the Texas Workforce Commission's recent decision regarding the disbursement of a former employee's unemployment benefits.