Black worker at Halliburton claims racial, religious discrimination in suit

[Bangkoktraveler]

South East Texas Record

July 30, 2008

 

The only black truck driver working for Halliburton in Tyler is allegedly Kevin Mauldin, who claims he was subjected to racial and religious discrimination.

 

Mauldin filed suit against the services provider July 23 in the U.S. District Court, Beaumont Division.

 

In June 2006, Mauldin began work for Halliburton-Baroid. During the 15 months of his employment he had no history of discipline problems and received three raises, court papers say.

 

However, starting in November of 2006 Mauldin says he was subjected to "racial harassment and offensive work conditions," the suit says.

 

"Offensive racial jokes were told in (Mauldin's) presence by his manager and others. The manager â?¦ also displayed a Confederate flag on his desk, which plaintiff found offensive."

 

In his suit, Mauldin says he was further discriminated against by being told that he could no longer drive 15 hours per day and could only work a maximum of 12 hours - costing him "substantial overtime pay."

 

Mauldin's suit goes on to allege that he had been working seven days a week and missed the opportunity to attend religious services at his church.

 

"Plaintiff is a member of a Jehovah's Witness church where he had a history of worshiping prior to working for defendant," the complaint states.

 

Mauldin alleges his supervisor kept him from attending services.

 

According to the hours claimed in Mauldin's suit, he would have been working 84 hours a week - still accumulating 44 hours of overtime after his work day was cut from 15 to 12 hours.

 

"Plaintiff was ultimately fired (on) trumped-up false charges that he was trying to be paid for work he didn't do," the suit says, adding that his managers altered his time cards.

 

Mauldin is suing for enhanced damages.

 

He is demanding a trial by jury, and is represented by the John Schulman Law Firm.

 

The case has been assigned to U.S. District Juge Michael H. Schneider.

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[Julian2]

I'd imagine Halliburton will settle out of court rather than tarnish their good name with bad publicity.

[TheCorinthian]

According to the hours claimed in Mauldin's suit, he would have been working 84 hours a week - still accumulating 44 hours of overtime after his work day was cut from 15 to 12 hours.

 

 

Huh?

 

15 hour work days is illegal even in Iraq!!

[Hugh_Hoy]

Typical bullshit law suit. Halliburton should sue for abuse of process when the suit is dismissed or they prevail. (Disclaimer: source is a news article which often leaves out important details.)

 

HH

[cavanami]

This guy was denied from going to his religious services???

Hey there...new word for you...just say ***NO ***

 

They can not force you to work OT...can you say the four letter word, ***scam ***

[passingthru69]

As a truck driver in the U.S. we are only allowed to drive 11 hrs. in a day, with a total 14 hours driving or working. Line 4 on log books. On duty not driving. We then have to take a 10 hour break.We are only allowed to work/drive 70 hours in 8 days.

We then can take 34 hours off and get what the call a restart. I don't know what he is complaining about in work hours..Way over in hours

The other issues I can not say.Was'nt there

[Old Hippie]

These guys sign contracts, and often know exactly what they are getting into. Seems he didn't like the ride, so he may be looking for excuses to build the case.

 

On the other hand, I don't doubt the racial/harassment shit, as that happens in a lot of places, HB wouldn't be that much different in my opinion.

 

FWIW, my union contract and the FAA allow for us to have mandatory overtime UP TO 15.5 hours a day. The FAA says it can be pushed to 16, ONLY if the MECHANIC feels the job can be completed in that time. Try telling your boss you can't finish in that time frame...

[Flashermac]

<< The manager â?¦ also displayed a Confederate flag on his desk, which plaintiff found offensive." >>

 

So? I wouldn't have done it, but it's Texas and it's the manager's desk. The truck driver can wear a Malcolm X t-shirt if he wants.

 

<< "Plaintiff is a member of a Jehovah's Witness church where he had a history of worshiping prior to working for defendant," the complaint states. >>

 

Oh, whoopee ... he's a religious nutter. How can he go door to door selling the Watchtower is he wants to drive that many hours? Every JW is considered a "minister of the gospel" by their church.

 

 

 

 

[Old Hippie]

JWs are a pain in the ass, what give ANY mother fucker the right to knock on the door of my home to try and "sell me" their god? At least the Mormons shut the fuck up when you say no. Oh fuck, don't get me started on these people...

[Flashermac]

JWs do not believe in an immortal soul. However, on Resurrection Day the Angel Gabriel will call the good JWs to be reconstituted (sort of like instant coffee) in the flesh again. Everyone else will stay dust. If JWs don't go out and pester ... I mean preach .. they will not be miraculously reconstituted. They are preaching to save themselves, not you.

 

Odd that so many of them seem to be from the West Indies. So what's wrong with good old fashioned Voodoo, the true African religion?