Employment litigation in the oil patch is increasing as energy companies undergo layoffs and staffing reductions due to the commodities crisis. Thanks to data research by Androvett Legal Media, Texas Lawbook reporter Natalie Posgate discovered that the federal courts in the Southern and Western districts witnessed a record-setting number of complaints filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act last year. Experts say 2016 could shatter all records in Texas for lawsuits filed due to job reductions.
