Does Your Business Need Workplace HR Training?
Regardless of the scale or nature of a company, every workplace should require training for its employees. This training should encompass not only the company handbook, policies, and procedures but also the pertinent employment laws that apply to all companies, workplaces, employees, and managers. Annual human resources (HR) training prevents lawsuits, helps minimize the damages […]
Remote Realities: Legal Guidelines for Managing a Distributed Workforce
Tackling the legal challenges of remote workforces.
Client Alert: DOL Announces New Salary Thresholds
The Department of Labor has finally released the final rule that had been in the works for quite some time. The rule relates to the new salary thresholds for the FLSA’s white collar exemptions (related to overtime). The below was announced by the DOL: “Effective July 1, 2024, the salary threshold will increase to the […]
Understanding WARN Act in Texas: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
As an employer in Texas it’s important to understand the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act and how it pertains to layoff decisions. While other states may have their own WARN Acts, Texas follows the federal regulations. What does this mean? Let’s take a look. What is the WARN Act? First, let’s understand […]
FMLA Lawyer: Navigating Family and Medical Leave Act with Ease
Are you struggling to make sense of the complexities surrounding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? If so, you are not alone. Navigating the FMLA can be a daunting task for both employees and employers. Depending on the location, size and type of business there are a lot of things to consider. While at […]
CLIENT ALERT: DOL Publishes New Independent Contractor Test
In December 2022, we sent out a client alert regarding the United States Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) proposed rule to reclassify the standards for employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The DOL initially published a proposed rule in October 2022 and held public comment on the rule through early November of […]
Is the Music in Your Workplace Creating a Hostile Work Environment?
To many people, music can be motivating. It can help make mundane tasks easier and make the workday fly by. But for some people, music can be controversial and can create feelings of discomfort and unease. When employees have complaints about music in the workplace, employers must not ignore them. Failure to take prompt action […]
Can I give my employees a holiday ham without being taxed as wages?
Among the potential gifts, the classic holiday ham stands out, but is it as straightforward as it seems?
Can employers indulge in this seasonal gesture without incurring additional tax burdens?
When is an Employer Liable for an Employee’s Bad Actions/Negligence?
It may seem unfair to be held liable for someone else’s unsavory or reckless behavior. But this is a situation that Texas businesses can face. Employers can, in some cases, be held liable for an employee’s bad actions or negligence. Here is a look at what this entails and how you, as an employer, can […]
Wage Transparency Laws: How Do They Affect Texas Employers?
Once upon a time, employers commonly discouraged or even prohibited their employees from discussing their wages and benefits amongst themselves. But today, the law is on the side of the employee. The National Labor Relations Act, which applies to both union and non-union employees, makes it against the law for employers to forbid employees from […]