Tag: discrimation

Houston Equal Rights Ordinance to take effect

By Texas Employment Law Letter Jun 23, 2014 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Jun 23, 2014

by Michael P. Maslanka Houston employers need to be ready for the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO), which will take effect June 27. The new law adds to the protected classes already covered under federal and state law. Here’s a look at the major aspects of the law. Covered employers. During the first year, companies […]

Wal-Mart Asks Supreme Court to Review Huge Class Action

By HR Hero Aug 26, 2010 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Aug 26, 2010

By Nancy Williams Last April, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals gave the green light to a nationwide sex discrimination class action against Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the nation’s largest employer. Unwilling to permit the suit to proceed without a further challenge, Wal-Mart has now petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit the class certification […]