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As an employer, you may encounter situations where employees request reasonable accommodations. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities when handling these requests. Knowing the process may help you make informed decisions. What is a reasonable...
As someone who runs a homeowners’ association (HOA), you are likely to hire staff to keep your community safe and pristine. Typically, this extra responsibility also comes with employment-related problems. Familiarizing yourself with these issues can be vital in the...
Homeowners Associations and Property Owners Associations are crucial in managing residential communities in Texas. But, a common question arises: do these associations have to follow employment laws? In today’s post, we explore this topic in detail. What are HOAs and...
When the homeowners association (HOA) performs its duties properly, the benefits can extend to the residents, the property they live in and the people working in the association. The same can be true when the HOA obtains insurance coverage. Whether a condominium...
The relationship between employers and their employees have become very complicated over the last three decades, as courts and legislative bodies have added new provisions to protect the interests of workers and to prevent employers from exploiting their positions of...
For many businesses, they use non-compete agreements as part of their contracts. After all, for decades now, they have been seen as essential by many businesses. A significant development that will impact these agreements was recently dropped by the Federal Trade...
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...
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...
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...
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...