The statement that a black employee was selected for job elimination because...
“In Krystek v. University of Southern Mississippi, the Fifth Circuit explained that workplace comments provide sufficient evidence of discrimination if they are ‘1) related [to the protected class of...
View ArticleDeclarant of racist statement in a direct evidence case does not need...
Direct evidence requires a statement be “made by an individual with authority over the employment decision at issue.” Lawson v. Hinds County School Dist., 2014 WL 373199 *5 (S.D. Miss. Feb. 3, 2014)...
View ArticleResigning after being told your contract will not be renewed is constructive...
The Plaintiff “was informed that . . . his contract would not be renewed.” Lawson v. Hinds County School Dist., 2014 WL 373199 *1 (S.D. Miss. Feb. 3, 2014) (Jordan, J.). The court notes that “an...
View ArticleBeing told your job will not be renewed would compel a reasonable employee to...
Under the “ultimatum” theory of constructive discharge, a plaintiff “must still show that ‘a reasonable employee would feel compelled to resign.’ Faruki, 123 F.3d at 319.” Lawson v. Hinds County...
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Why is it that servers are bagging up online orders for Uber, DoorDash, etc....
Rob Wiley is a Texas employment lawyer. Recently I was asked, “Why is it that servers are bagging up online orders for Uber, DoorDash, etc. and only getting paid $2.13 per hour to do so?” It certainly...
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