Texas Court Halts Implementation of New Overtime Rule
Today, November 22, 2016, U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Sherman Division) issued a preliminary injunction halting implementation of the new overtime rules that were set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. As you aware, following a notice and comment period, […]
Employment Law News & An Update
Today, we have an update on our previous post about challenges to the upcoming changes to the Department of Labor’s overtime regulations. We also have a quick note on other legal action affecting employment laws. It’s been a pretty busy few weeks in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas! Shortly after […]
DOL Overtime Regulations Fight Continues
As you are aware and as we have discussed in this blog before, the revisions to the Department of Labor’s overtime regulations are set to go into effect on December 1, 2016. In light of this impending change, the United States Congress and various states have taken action to delay the change. On September 20th, 22 […]
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 […]
3 Surprising Reasons Your Small Business Needs an Employee Handbook
As a small business owner, you may not realize the importance of a handbook for your employees, but an employment attorney can help you understand the benefits. A handbook not only gives your employees required rules and regulations for your business, but it can also protect you and your business’ assets in legal battles. If […]
Benefits of Hiring an Employment Law Attorney to Design IC Agreements
Hiring independent contractors is a common practice for many business owners, but you may not know fully understand how an employment law attorney can design Independent Contractor agreements to protect your company. Considering hiring contractors to complete tasks can save your business money. However, ensuring each contractor is properly classified as an independent contractor and […]
5 Human Resources Compliance Mandates Not to be Overlooked
Any Human Resources professional knows that the world of HR compliance in Dallas, TX is always evolving and being redefined. While some aspects may seem more important than others, there are a few compliance mandates that should never be ignored. Some of them are: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Fair […]
What Dallas TX Businesses Should Know About a DOL Audit
If you’ve never heard of a DOL audit for Dallas TX small businesses, you need to know that it is increasing in frequency and quickly overtaking IRS audits as the bane of business owners. According to Forbes, all the detailed bookkeeping and exacting accounting practices in the world won’t be of much help if the […]
