Are You Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Many employees are not aware that they may be eligible to receive overtime pay for any extra period of hours worked during a workweek.
Employment Law
Employment law is a discipline of law that regulates the relationship between employers and employees. Employment law deals with, among other things, minimum wages, discrimination, hiring practices and workplace safety
Are Boxers a Dangerous Dog Breed?
The Boxer is a popular dog in the United States. Their broad, short skull, square muzzle and underbite make them easily recognizable.
Family and Medical Leave during COVID-19 Outbreak: Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA)
On March 18, 2020, a new law, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed to address current pandemic situations caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Shortly thereafter, on April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor
What You Need to Know about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible employees of covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period of time for specified family and medical reasons.
Houston City’s Adjustors Unethically Deny Claims
The O’Hara Law Firm has represented several clients who were injured by Houston employees in car accidents.
O’Hara Law Firm Represents Deceased Worker Infected with Coronavirus
The O’Hara Law Firm is reviewing potential cases against employers whose employees were exposed to coronavirus and died. The O’Hara Law Firm represents
Employee Death Claims for Coronavirus/Covid-19
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted millions of Americans, including many Texans. Many have lost wages and work. The number of citizens infected by the Coronavirus
Understanding Your Rights at Your Workplace
Do you know there are federal and state laws protecting your rights at your workplace? These rights, taken together mean that you have a right not to be harassed or discriminated against at your workplace,
Most People Should Never Agree to Arbitration
Almost every adult has signed a contract with a clause requiring arbitration in the event the parties are unable to resolve a conflict relating to the contracted goods or services. These mandatory arbitration agreements often appear in contracts relating to employment, credit cards, car rentals, contractor services, phone services, car loans, home-building and investment accounts. An overwhelming majority of the time, companies include forced arbitration clauses in their contracts to gain an advantage over individuals and consumers.
Coastal Health and Wellness Center May Have Exposed Patients to Deadly Diseases
Coastal Health and Wellness Center in Texas City and in Galveston violated 11 different health codes by staff not sterilizing or cleaning instruments used during dental procedures. Patients may have been exposed to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. As many as 9,500 different patients are being tested who might have been exposed to infectious diseases.