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    Sexual Harassment Reports: Why So Many Now?

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    HOUSTON, Texas. Sexual harassment has, for a long time, been a topic covered in human resources training, something we all knew happened, but seldom heard about. What has changed? Sexual harassment has always existed and it isn’t likely that the number of sexual harassment attacks have suddenly gone up. Still, the media has been covering women’s stories more closely and more women than ever have been willing to step forward and tell their stories. Why?

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    Recent High Profile Cases Give Women a Chance to Have a Dialogue

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    HOUSTON, Texas. As more women come forward with sexual harassment allegations against men in Hollywood, the media, and in politics, we have seen the beginnings of a national dialogue regarding sexual assault that could change the way human resources handles accusations and the way women’s sexual assault cases are handled in court. In the midst of accusations against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and most recently, Louis C.K., women in other fields have also been coming forward to tell their stories about harassment. Women in tech have written about “bro cultures” where they could not get ahead or faced hostile work environments. Entrepreneurial women looking to launch start-ups have also written about how they have had to fend off sexual advances from men they hoped would invest in their ventures. Even Diana Nyad, the great swimmer, has written about the long-lasting effects of her coach’s violation.

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    Workers on Temporary Visas May Be Working Unpaid Overtime on the Oilfield

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    HOUSTON, Texas. In certain remote parts of Texas, oil companies may have difficulty finding workers. When these companies face hiring challenges, some turn to temporary visa workers to fill in the labor gap. Temporary seasonal visas are designed to give businesses the opportunity to hire workers from abroad to fill in labor gaps. Resorts, agriculture, farm workers, and housekeepers are all hired every year under the program.

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    As Oilfield Companies Go Bankrupt, Oilfield Workers Dispute Unpaid Overtime Violations

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    HOUSTON, Texas. According to OilPrice.com, recent drops in oil prices have led some companies to declare bankruptcy. However, even as these companies declared bankruptcy, reports indicate that their CEOs received large bonuses. Some of these bonuses turned out to be larger than the CEO’s regular salary. Even as the average oilfield worker lost his or her job and struggled to get paid for overtime work, some CEOs walked away with bonuses exceeding $6 million.

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    Suing for Oilfield Unpaid Overtime: 5 Steps to Take

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    HOUSTON, Texas. As more oilfield workers are becoming aware of the issue of unpaid overtime, more are choosing to act to protect their rights and get paid the money they deserve. Many oilfield workers put in overtime during oil booms. They received large payments for the hours they worked. However, some workers may not have received the time and a half pay they deserve under the law.

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