What Termination Documents Should I Keep on File for Former Employees?
When employers in Texas terminate employees, employers are required to keep many different types of documents on file for those former employees. To be clear, as an employer, you must comply with record keeping requirements for both current and former employees, and you cannot remove most records or documents for former employees until a specific […]
Are There Limits to Uniform Requirements in Texas?
In various industries, employers throughout the state of Texas require employees to wear uniforms or to comply with dress code standards. Many employers in Texas need to understand their obligations concerning uniform requirements and dress codes for employees to ensure that they remain in compliance with state and federal law. Generally speaking, employers in Texas […]
Employers Offering Early Retirement — Dos and Don’ts
Many employers in Texas and across the country began offering early retirement options for employees as a result of the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many businesses have continued to struggle, or to reassess the nature of the work they are asking of employees, employers have continued to think through whether it […]
Back to the Basics: What is the Independent Contractor Test in Texas?
Texas employers are required to classify workers properly as employees or independent contractors in order to remain in compliance with state and federal law. Texas employers have a range of responsibilities concerning employees, but those same responsibilities do not apply to independent contractors. Misclassification can result in penalties and legal issues for employers, so it […]
Understanding New Federal Law on Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Cases
Employers in Texas need to know about a new federal law that bans mandatory arbitration in sexual harassment cases. The new law applies to various types of sexual harassment claims, including those that occur in the context of employment. President Biden signed the law on March 3, 2022, and the law took effect immediately. It […]
Texas Labor Code Chapter 22
What do employers in Texas need to know about Texas Labor Code Chapter 22? This law prohibits discrimination against employees for evacuating during an emergency, and business owners in Frisco and throughout the state of Texas must have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and obligations to employees. Our Frisco employment lawyers can provide you […]
When Should We Update Our Employment Handbook and Policies?
It is important for all Texas businesses to have employment handbooks and policies, and to ensure that these materials are updated regularly. You might initially assume that once your company’s employment handbook and workplace policies are created, they only need updating when there are obvious changes to be made. However, a smarter strategy is to […]
Complying with Posting Requirements for Remote Workers
Employers in Texas must comply with requirements to provide employees with notices concerning their rights and workplace safety issues through posters. These posters are designed to provide employees with information about their rights under both Texas state and federal law. Failure to display one or more of the required posters can result in liability for […]
Understanding the Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Attorney General Paxton
Who is an employer in Texas and who counts as an employee according to the Texas Whistleblower Act? Those are questions that surround the lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing claims from four former aides under Texas whistleblower law. According to a recent report in the Texas Tribune, those four former […]
Simon | Paschal Says: Be Careful with Kindness
It’s that time again for another Simon | Paschal Says opinion column. This opinion deals with kindness and the pitfalls employers face when they are too kind. Before you fire off that angry email to us about how important kindness is, let us clarify what me mean by being careful with kindness. First and foremost, […]
