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 […]
Best Practices When Writing Job Descriptions
When Texas employers are writing job descriptions with plans of hiring new employees, it is critical to think carefully about how to craft the job description. You will need to consider various issues, including the best way to advertise the positions you are hiring for, as well as how to write job descriptions that keep […]
Texas Legal Requirements for Overtime Pay & Credit Accumulations
If your business has employees who are non-exempt and work overtime hours, it is important to understand your obligations as an employer under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) concerning overtime pay and overtime credit accumulations. In short, you are required to compensate non-exempt employees for overtime hours worked, and that compensation must come […]
Apologizing in Employment Situations — Does Apology Lead to Liability?
When you are running a business, workplace problems are inevitable. When employees report problems in the workplace and/or file complaints, your response in some cases might be to apologize. As a dedicated employer in Texas, you might assume that telling an employee you are sorry they have experienced a particular issue or that they have […]
