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In the era of #MeToo, sexual harassment has been in the spotlight and in media headlines. Less often spoken about is sexual favoritism, which is the other side of sexual harassment. What is sexual favoritism? Sexual favoritism refers to the employment benefits that...
Business owners know the feeling of getting notification of a pending legal action, and sometimes that includes notice from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). And, other than being horrified at the accusations, the next question is likely, “how...
For many Texas workers, the primary workplace has transitioned from the office in the company building downtown to the extra bedroom upstairs. Workplace discrimination, however, remains protected by federal legislation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 serves...
Getting fired from a job can be difficult to handle, particularly if the worker did not see it coming or did not think they deserved to be let go. If an employee feels that their firing was unjust, they may choose to file a wrongful termination claim against their...
Your employees have a lot of protections under state and federal law. You need to know these laws and how they apply to your business so that you can avoid running afoul of them and being hit with a lawsuit. But knowing the law can also help you figure out how to...
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are very common in Texas as the number of shared interest developments increases. A shared interest development consists of separate tracts of real estate in which the owners of several adjacent tracts share the right to control the...
Some employers and employees know that pregnancy is treated differently than how one would expect. This is because there are several laws that specifically apply to pregnant workers, including a patchwork of federal, state and local laws. However, this post will focus...
Homeowners’ Associations can come under a lot of scrutiny, which in turn, can lead to contentious litigation. These lawsuits can be costly, too. That’s why HOAs and their insurers need to be aware of common issues that spur lawsuits so that they can work...
One of the best ways to avoid claims of discrimination and harassment in the workplace is to create and reinforce a company culture where these problems are minimized. While employment law resources can help protect employers when they have been accused of workplace...
In Houston, property owners associations, or POAs, are common ways that family neighborhoods, condominiums and even commercial businesses organize themselves. Many residents live or work within the boundaries of a POA. Despite some drawbacks, POAs offer many benefits...