Texas employers must be careful when handling complaints from employees about sexual harassment. If you receive this type of report from an employee, do not ignore it or avoid discussing it. This will make the problem much worse and potentially subject you to legal...
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Year: 2024
How can HOAs avoid accusations of bad faith?
In Texas, Homeowner’s Associations are becoming more-and-more popular as planned communities continue to sprawl around major metropolitan communities, like Houston. HOAs serve as custodians of community standards and property values, and they can ensure that...
POAs may have to work with different types of insurance
Texas Property Owners’ Associations, or POAs, will often have to deal with different types of insurance coverage. Likewise, condominium associations and subdivisions with an HOA may also have to deal with different insurance companies from time to time. The board of a...
HOAs should know about windstorm insurance and what it covers
Weather-related disasters seem to have become more common in Texas. While this is often viewed in the context of hurricanes, there are other types of problems that can arise because of the weather, do damage to a person’s home and property. This will leave them...
Filing your HOA management certificate
When you serve on an HOA board, there are many rules and regulations that you must follow. Some of these may be unfamiliar to you if you have never been part of an HOA before. One of these involves filing an HOA management certificate with your county. This is a...
Insurance issues concerning condo associations
Condominium associations are nothing new, but if you are new to an association or one is being established, it is important to understand the rules that govern this type of association. While the rules, regulations and restrictions for a condo association are crucial...
Addressing a workplace safety claim
If your employee claims that there is a workplace safety violation, it’s important to address it. Employers are generally required to meet safety and health regulations and provide employees with a healthy work environment. Workplace safety violations Violations can...
Can a Texas HOA member sue a board member personally?
Residing in Texas more often now means living within a Homeowners Association. Governed by a board of directors elected by association members, the actions of individual board members can occasionally spark disputes. This prompts the question: Can a Texas HOA member...
Protect yourself from a retaliation claim
Texas employers must be careful when making many different types of decisions. Although you may always make a good faith effort to comply with employment laws and regulations, you might find yourself facing a discrimination or harassment charge. The situation can...