Client Alert: FTC Noncompete Agreements
We just finished watching an open meeting of the FTC. By a vote of 3-2, the Commission voted to approve a final rule that would ban noncompete agreements (as well as require employers to rescind such agreements that are currently in effect). The dissenting commissioners believed, among other reasons, that the FTC did not have […]
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 […]
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Employment Law (SMB Edition)
Understanding employment law is important for both employers and employees in creating a fair and safe workplace. These laws, also known as labor laws, protect the rights of workers while also ensuring the success of businesses. While some common labor laws are well-known, such as minimum wage and anti-discrimination laws, there are several things about […]
Does Your Non-Compete Agreement Violate Federal Law?
As an employer, you are most likely very aware of your competitors for both customers and employees. You certainly don’t want to invest time and resources training an employee only to see them jump ship and work for a competitor, taking with them the knowledge, training, and proprietary information/trade secrets they gained in your employ. […]
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 […]
Why HR Compliance Shouldn’t Be Overlooked in Any Business
A lot of times the Human Resource department often gets overlooked when the reality should be the opposite and a lot of attention should be placed on HR compliance in Dallas, TX. The Human Resources department has significant compliance responsibilities both inside and outside of the department. Some of the key areas of compliance for […]
Employment Law Dallas TX: Using Background Checks in Hiring Decisions
Having someone who knows the ins and outs of employment law Dallas TX on your side is key when making staffing decisions. Hiring an employee to join your organization is a huge investment of time and money. Using pre-employment background checks offer benefits well beyond what it costs to have one conducted. These benefits are: […]
Employment Law Attorney Dallas TX: Employee Handbooks
An employment law attorney Dallas TX advises businesses on many matters pertaining to hiring, training and terminating employees. Writing employee handbooks is another one of the services offered by employment attorneys. Although it may not seem like an important matter, a poorly written or incomplete employee handbook can cause misunderstandings, or worse, among workers and […]
Employment Lawyers Dallas TX: Tips for Documenting Employee Discipline
Having employment lawyers Dallas TX working with your organization is becoming an absolute necessity in today’s complex world. Even seemingly small things such as writing an employee up for a disciplinary reason, need to be done in a concise manner. Certain protocols must be followed in the event the employee retaliates with a lawsuit against […]
