Cost of living in Texas and around the country is always a hot political topic in the media, particularly in regards to the federal minimum wage and overtime laws and how they affect both employers and workers. While it is probably true that most companies want to be...
Month: May 2016
What happens to a former employee’s unclaimed paycheck?
Regardless of how an employee parts ways with your company in Texas, it is typical for the last paycheck to be issued a few days or even one or two weeks later. You must pay for all the hours that the employee worked to stay within the bounds of the law. However, if...
Benefits of an arbitration clause in an employment contract
Litigation against your business in Texas may lead to damaging media attention, even when an employee’s complaint is proven to be invalid in court. By drafting employment contracts with very specific terms, you may be able to prevent opportunities for employees...
Avoiding age discrimination litigation
There are many reasons that an employer in Texas may decide to end an employment relationship with a worker, and it is often a difficult decision, no matter how necessary. Disappointment or anger over the loss of a job may lead an employee who is 40 years old or older...