Bartz Law Group, APC, a trusted and client-focused employment law firm

Bartz Law Group, APC, a leading employment law firm in California, provides strong advocacy for employment lawsuits. Labor law deals with various matters that may arise in the workplace between employees and their employers. Employees who face issues related to discrimination or harassment have the legal right to file a complaint against their employer. With […]

First Impression Case: Fifth Circuit Rules on Ministerial Exception to Employment Discrimination Law

/cdklawyers.com// 11/10/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit because it found that the ministerial exception applied. This exception bars employment discrimination lawsuits brought by ministers against their churches. Cannata v. Catholic Diocese of Austin, No. 11-51151 (5th Cir. Oct. 24, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-51151-CV0.wpd.pdf.   The […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Lawyer Offers Tips for Avoiding a Retaliation Lawsuit

/cdklawyers.com// 08/28/2012 All employers hope to avoid lawsuits brought by current or former employees. Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse offers the following tips for how an employer can avoid a lawsuit based on a claim that the employer retaliated against an employee who complained of discriminatory or harassing behavior: • Ensure that all employees who […]

Fifth Circuit Rules in Physician’s Employment Discrimination Case

/cdklawyers.com// 03/22/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in a physician’s employment discrimination case. Nassar v. Univ. of Tex. S.W. Medical Center, No. 11-10338 (5th Cir. March 8, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-10338-CV0.wpd.pdf. The jury found that the doctor was constructively discharged and retaliated against. The employer appealed.   Constructive discharge claims are essentially […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Law Lawyer Explains How to Investigate Employee Complaints

/cdklawyers.com// 03/02/2012 Unfortunately, almost every employer will face discrimination or harassment complaints at some point. How an employer investigates these complaints may protect the employer from expensive lawsuits, according to Dallas employment law lawyer Keith Clouse.   As an initial matter, an employer should establish a reporting procedure so that employees know how and to whom to […]