3 HR Attorney Approved Tips to Hire and Manage Employees
Owning a small business can be challenging but the help of an HR attorney is beneficial if you feel overwhelmed. From hiring and firing employees to ensuring all guidelines and regulations are followed, an attorney who specializes in human resources is a great addition to your team. If you are a small business owner, consider […]
5 Situations That Your Company May Need a Human Resource Attorney For
Even the most conscientious employer may have the need for a human resources attorney in Dallas, TX. There will be tricky issues that arise where having more legal expertise than what you currently possess is beneficial. Employment law changes at such a rapid pace, so being able to identify situations that you may need to call […]
Discrimination Changes on the Horizon?
At the time of the June 30, 2014 Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, Inc. decision from the United States Supreme Court, many employment law experts and practitioners recognized that the Court’s decision to let Hobby Lobby opt out of portions of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) on religious grounds could lead to a litany of lower […]
Employment Lawyers can Help you with New Hire Drug Testing
When you are in charge of the office, there are a lot of things to keep in mind. One of these details is dealing with new hires and employment drug testing. If you decide to do new hire drug testing, you should have protocols to follow. You should have stipulations in place about what to […]
How an Employment Lawyer can Help you with your Business Legal Needs
When you are the boss you are in charge of many various aspects of business. You need to help keep your employees happy while navigating through the ever-changing employment laws correctly. A lot of things need a professional, legal eye in the business world. Employee handbooks need to be written and revised in order to stay […]
Employee Using Drugs? 3 Steps Recommended by an Employment Attorney
If you believe an employee is using drugs in your Dallas TX workplace, your first step should be to remain calm and consult your employment attorney. Drug abuse is not only damaging to the user but also to the people and environment surrounding them. This can directly affect your workplace and other employees, so it […]
Employment Attorney Dallas TX: Employment Law Management Training
Litigation over workplace practices is on the rise, and business owners need to stay on top of the laws. Keeping employees safe is paramount, as is protecting the bottom line by ensuring staff and management are well-trained on employment law issues. An employment attorney Dallas TX at Simon | Paschal PLLC is knowledgeable about employment […]
Final DOL Overtime Regulations Released
Yesterday, the Department of Labor released the final regulations regarding the white collar exemptions for overtime compensation. We will discuss this more here and in our newsletter, but here is a quick run down of what employers need to know: The salary threshold for the white collar exemptions (administrative, executive, professional, creative) is now $913 per […]
Employment Attorney Dallas TX: What to Expect from an EEOC Charge
When an employee feels his or her employer has violated one of the many employment discrimination laws, the employee’s first step is to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The internet is rife with too much information to help employees through this process; but what about employers? The employment attorneys Dallas […]
Using an Employment Attorney to Create an Employee Handbook
If you need help creating an employee handbook, you may need an employment attorney in Dallas TX to help create one that is complete and easy to understand. Simon | Paschal can help develop and implement a handbook so that any legal issue that might come up is covered. As you begin, make sure that […]
