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Do I Need to Pay Employees for Being on Call in Texas?

Many Texas employers have businesses that require their employees to be on call. In other words, employers have workers who are required to be ready and available for work when called on by the employer. If you have on-call employees, or stand-by employees, are you required to pay these employees for the hours they are on call under Texas state or federal law? The answer to that question will depend upon a number of factors, some of which are specific to your business and some of which are specific to the employment circumstances. Our Frisco employment lawyers can provide your Read more
Simon Paschal August 30, 2022 , , , , , , , , 7297 0 Read more
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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 is critical to ensure that workers are accurately classified. What is the independent contractor test in Texas? According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), there are various independent contractor tests in existence, including an “economic reality” test that is commonly used by the U.S. Department Read more
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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 is entitled “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.” It is an amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). How will this law apply to your workplace, and what do you need to know about your responsibilities as an employer Read more
Simon Paschal June 16, 2022 , , , , , , , , 557 0 Read more
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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 with the information you need to ensure that you remain in compliance with Texas law. Discrimination Prohibited During Emergency Evacuation The language in the Texas Labor Code expressly states: “An employer may not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against an employee who leaves Read more
Simon Paschal May 30, 2022 , , , , , , , , 455 0 Read more
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