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The Best Employee’s Rights Law Firm Reflects on the 60th Anniversary of MLK Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech: A Glimpse into Today’s Employment Civil Rights

Six decades ago, on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, a powerful call for racial equality and justice. His speech echoed the aspirations of millions striving for equality and an end to racial segregation. His words...

The Cautionary Tale Of A Good Employment Case

As my good friend, Kenny Rodgers, once said, “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, Know when to walk away, know when to run.” There comes a time in most every case when a plaintiff-employee can claim the win by settling the case. The trick is to...

Don’t Count On Judges To Do What You Expect

Sometimes, no matter what you do; no matter what evidence you present; no matter what the law says – a judge is going to do whatever the judge wants to do. A good example of this proposition is found in the case of Edge v. TLW Energy Services, L.L.C., No. 22-50288,...

It’s Critical To Hire Good Attorneys And Tell Them Everything

The recent case of Bradley v. Dhybrid Systems, LLC, No. 21-4047, 2023 WL 1978683, at *1 (10th Cir. Feb. 14, 2023) provides a cautionary tale to both employers and employees regarding how to properly handle employment law claims and what can happen if you play games....

EEOC Charge Deadlines Cannot Be Extended – Even By Agreement

Recently, one of our employment attorneys sent a notice of claim to an employer on behalf of a wrongfully fired client. In an amenable communication, opposing counsel contacted our office on behalf of his employer client. He suggested that as a preliminary matter,...

Professionalism And Reputation Matters

There are a lot of factors that you should consider when selecting an employee’s rights attorney to represent you in your employment discrimination, wrongful termination, or sexual harassment claims against your employer. Our employment law attorneys have discussed...

Employee Rights: Guide To Stopping Bad References

Finding a new job can be hard. It may become impossible if your last job is badmouthing you to your potential new employers during reference checks. There are several things that you need to consider when you think that your prior employer is sabotaging you by giving...

More Problems If You Hire A Bad Employment Lawyer

In the recently decided case, Dominick v. Mayorkas, 52 F.4th 992 (5th Cir. 2022), Gail Dominick sued her former employer, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for race discrimination and wrongful termination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She...

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