Workplace discrimination is a detrimental allegation that can cause problems and losses for Houston-area businesses. When an employee claims that they suffered discrimination or harassment at the hands of their employer, their claim may drag on for months and bring...
Allegations of misconduct in the workplace have been in local, state and national news headlines quite a bit over the last few years. For example, the so-called #MeToo movement has attempted to shed a light on sexual harassment in the workplace. But, there are other...
Texas and federal laws protect workers from discrimination on the basis of race. Sometimes this discrimination comes in the form of systematically denying job opportunities against employees or job candidates on the basis of race. Sometimes it comes in more subtle...
One of the hardest things you may have to do as an employer is let someone go. There are many valid reasons you may have to explain why an employee may not be a good fit for your company. Texas is an at-will state, meaning that you can terminate an employee at any...
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT ENFORCEMENT FOR TEXAS POA’S “THE ABC’S OF DRV’S IN TEXAS” Author’s Note and Disclaimer: This article discusses Texas Property Owners Association (“POA”) Law and pertains to single family residential POA’s in Texas only. I. ...
Home owners associations play an integral part in our communities. They help maintain property values and provide cohesion amongst neighborhoods, but they’re also tasked with big responsibilities, such as maintaining common areas. When an individual is injured in...
Many people in the Houston area live in communities that have a Homeowners Association (HOA). A homeowner’s association is an organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium building that makes rules for all residents and their property in that area....
There are a lot of laws and regulations that businesses must abide by if they hope to avoid litigation. When you’re trying to stay focused on conducting business, it can be easy to lose sight of some of these regulations. That’s why it’s oftentimes helpful to consult...