As a Houston business owner, you no doubt want the best environment for your workers. However, discrimination claims can occur, and such claims are often extremely damaging to your business overall. Accordingly, it’s important for employers to be aware of the...
Employers in Texas know just how challenging human resource issues can be. Accordingly, the creation of a comprehensive employee handbook is extremely helpful for informing your workers of what exactly is expected of them. A well-written handbook can also greatly...
If it is your duty to dismiss an employee in Texas, you know that the risk of a wrongful termination claim is very real. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to mitigate the likelihood of a lawsuit by utilizing best practices when terminating an employee.The...
Employers in Houston may need their workers to work more than 40 hours per week for a number of reasons. According to the National Law Review, after a new overtime rule from the U.S. Department of Labor goes into effect, this will cost a business more when it comes to...
There are many federal and state laws that govern employment in Houston, and ensuring that your company is in compliance requires attention to detail. One tactic that may be useful in avoiding employment litigation is the use of performance evaluations. However,...
When drafting confidentiality agreements and other documents for an employee contract, employers must be careful to ensure that the language is legally sound and does not violate federal or state law. The Securities and Exchange Commission warns that this must include...
If you run a business or are responsible for managing employees, you likely have a number of concerns and stressful matters to deal with. However, it is vital to understand what constitutes unlawful sexual harassment and identify the appropriate course of action...
In many companies in Houston, employers may believe that it is important to “look professional” while conducting business. However, that phrase has different meanings to different people, so it has the potential to be a factor in employee dissatisfaction...
For most companies in Houston, some level of computer interaction is inevitable, and for many of these, large amounts of the business are conducted online. Employees often have personal online accounts such as email and social media, and they may be tempted to access...
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...
