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EEOC Investigating Sexual Harassment Case at Texas Law Firm

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A prominent law firm from San Antonio is facing some legal trouble with the U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) because of alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation within the firm. Now the EEOC reports that they have filed a subpoena enforcement suit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division because Malaise Law Firm, P.C. refuses to provide information and/or documents responsive to an EEOC investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation.

Texas employment lawyers from EEOC are now looking to subpoena the requested information. LawBrain reports that a subpoena compels an individual to appear in court and provide testimony at a specific time. An individual who receives subpoena but fails to appear in court could face civil and criminal penalties; after being charged with contempt.

The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws against employment discrimination and EEOC has the right to investigate allegations of employment discrimination through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. EEOC claims that they have the right to access and copy evidence that relates to alleged unlawful employment practices.

The country's EEOC ensures that not even law firms can get away with misconduct. So perhaps it's wise to be mindful of this agency. Judith G. Taylor, supervisory trial attorney of the EEOC's San Antonio Field Office, stated in a press release, "This action serves to remind employers that the EEOC will seek judicial intervention to enforce administrative subpoenas in conjunction with investigations of employment discrimination."

Related Resources:

  • Steps to Deal with Workplace Sexual Harassment, and Worse (FindLaw)
  • Can I Decline a Subpoena in a Sexual Harassment Case Against my Boss? (FindLaw)
  • Texas Employment Lawyers Directory (FindLaw)

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