Amnesic shellfish poisoning: This is a strange and rare form of poisoning that begins with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These symptoms are followed by short-term memory loss, and other less common nervous system symptoms.
The state of Texas follows the federal labor laws, and has not adopted any of their own as some other states have done. According to Texas overtime laws, employers are required to pay their employees overtime pay for hours worked over forty hours a week. Texas overtime laws require that overtime pay should be no less than one and one-half times the employeeâs regular rate of pay. The only employees that should not receive overtime pay are those that are exempt. Texas follows the federal laws regarding exempt employees. Exempt employees are strictly defined by the Department of Labor and include employees such as executives, professionals, teachers and certain commissioned positions.
Workers' compensation insurance coverage limits an employer's liability if an employee brings suit against the employer for damages. In Texas private employers can choose whether or not to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. Certified Self Insurance. 2  Group Self Insurance-Private employers that have established a workers' compensation self-insurance group under TLC, Chapter 407, Subchapter A are regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance. 3  For information call 512-322-3507.