Texas nurse sues over alleged time and attendance double standard
A nurse recently filed a lawsuit claiming she was terminated by her former employer after pointing out racial discrimination in time and attendance policies, the Southeast Texas Record reports.
Antoinette Redmond, who is African-American, questioned why Caucasian workers at Dayton, Texas-based Daybreak Venture and Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation weren't require to put in overtime employee attendance or work weekends. Shortly afterward, she was fired, allegedly for engaging in "buddy-punching."
Redmond contends that buddy-punching - the practice of clocking in on behalf of colleagues - is a common occurrence at the center. She maintains that the real reason for her termination was because she pointed out the racial inequality in employee policies and is asking the court to order that she be rehired. She is also seeking damages, court costs and interest.
Last month, an employee of Los Angeles candy store Sweet Harts sued the establishment for overtime violations and discrimination. Shana Kharineh claims she was forced to work more than 60 hours per week and told to wear a special uniform because "'black on black' did not look appropriate," according to Courthouse News.
Antoinette Redmond, who is African-American, questioned why Caucasian workers at Dayton, Texas-based Daybreak Venture and Heritage Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation weren't require to put in overtime employee attendance or work weekends. Shortly afterward, she was fired, allegedly for engaging in "buddy-punching."
Redmond contends that buddy-punching - the practice of clocking in on behalf of colleagues - is a common occurrence at the center. She maintains that the real reason for her termination was because she pointed out the racial inequality in employee policies and is asking the court to order that she be rehired. She is also seeking damages, court costs and interest.
Last month, an employee of Los Angeles candy store Sweet Harts sued the establishment for overtime violations and discrimination. Shana Kharineh claims she was forced to work more than 60 hours per week and told to wear a special uniform because "'black on black' did not look appropriate," according to Courthouse News.
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