Mandatory Paid Sick Leave for Austin Employees: What’s Next
In the early morning hours of February 16, 2018, the Austin City Council became the first city in the state of Texas to pass legislation requiring employers to provide paid [...]
Legal Aspects of Hiring Remote Out-of-State Employees
These days, geography has little to do with hiring or retaining the best employees. Many companies function well with a telecommuting or virtual workforce. According to the site FlexJobs, telecommuting [...]
6 Paid Sick Leave Rules Employers With Out-of-State Workers May Be Getting Wrong
Private companies are not required by the federal government to provide paid sick leave. Once an employer has at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius) Family and Medical Leave [...]
Can a Court “Blue Pencil” an Overly-Broad Non-Compete or Non-Solicitation Agreement?
When it comes to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, it’s important to know whether “blue pencil” rules apply to the agreements. What does that mean? If a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement [...]
What Did You Make at Your Last Job?
If you’re asking about salary history during job interviews, you should know that some cities and states are starting to ban employers from even broaching the subject with applicants. Even [...]
Is Your I-9 Employment Eligibility Process Outdated?
With immigration issues as a centerpiece in President Trump’s administration, it should come as no surprise that I-9 audits are expected to increase amid penalties for I-9 violations increasing in [...]
#LawforBradsWife: How to prevent a work separation from becoming a viral public relations disaster such as #JusticeforBradsWife
On February 27, 2017, Bradley Reid Byrd posted on his own Facebook page that his wife Nanette was terminated by her employer of eleven years Cracker Barrel. When he failed [...]
Non-Compete Agreements for Texas Physicians and Surgeons
Not all non-compete agreements are created equal. Those for physicians and surgeons practicing in Texas, for instance, must address certain areas that may surprise you. If a physician or surgeon [...]
Is Your Texas Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?
There’s a common misconception that non-compete agreements aren’t enforceable in Texas. Fortunately for employers in the Lone Star State, this is untrue. However, there are a few hoops to jump [...]
Are Your Employment-Related Agreements Antitrust-worthy?
The American economy is built upon competition. For that reason, the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) take very seriously agreements that seem to undermine [...]