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...
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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...
Defending against wrongful termination claims
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...
Can you deny a reasonable accommodation request?
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...
Employers should know that pregnant employees have protections
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...
How to create a positive company culture
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...
Are you being accused of worker misclassification?
As a business owner, there’s a lot of legalities that you have to contend with if you hope to protect your interests. Amongst them is worker classification. Why does worker classification matter? Simply put, improper classification can lead to litigation that leaves...
Who’s In Charge Here? Issues Of Concern For Poas As Employer
I. A 30,000 foot view Most POA attorneys, in their daily practices, rarely have to deal with employment issues because most of their clients do not have employees. As all of you know, POAs are typically managed by management companies which do have employees....