A popular trend in current vacation destinations is the use of second residences as short-term rental properties. A number of on-line services, including VRBO and Airbnb, have arisen to serve this need. Many homeowners associations do not want to see their units used...
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Year: 2022
Can I prohibit my employees from discussing their wages?
There are many valid reasons why Texas employers prefer their employees not discussing their salaries or wages with each other. Talking about these things increases the chance of disputes. No, you can’t However, federal law prohibits employers from forbidding their...
Non-competes can protect your interests with some limitations
As an employer, you value your employees. However, you also value your company’s trade secrets and business operations. Competition in Houston can be fierce, and you do not want your competitors to benefit from your business activities. For this reason, you may...
What do employers need to know about disability discrimination?
Employers in Texas may have to be prepared to deal with a range of legal challenges at any given time, but none can be as troubling as an allegation of discrimination. For the most part, employers do their best to comply with applicable laws and regulations, but...
What rights do POAs have to regulate political signs?
One of the most common reasons Texas property owners’ associations, or POAs, get sued is making a decision that a particular resident or group of residents do not like. Few topics these days are as sensitive as politics, so Houston POAs would certainly want to take...
What to expect in a HOA lawsuit
Lawsuits are frequently filed against homeowners’ associations. Owners have different views, which may not always match those held by the HOA board and association or boards sometimes make mistakes. Lawsuits HOA boards should seek legal representation and contact...
Can HOA board members be sued?
Buying a home is an expensive and deeply personal investment. Aggrieved homeowners may take out their frustrations in a lawsuit against homeowner association board members. Board members may be sued HOA board members may be defendants in lawsuits. Their association’s...
Employers should also understand sexual favoritism risks
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...
Does the EEOC have a more employer-friendly process?
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...
What are the most common types of workplace discrimination?
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...