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Employers in Texas have a wide variety of state and federal laws to comply with. From wage and hour laws to laws against discrimination in many forms, there is no shortage of potential legal pitfalls for employers to try to navigate. The Americans with Disabilities...
Homeowner associations in Texas play and important role in ensuring communities and neighborhoods are appealing and well kept. This may not seem important to everyone, but neighborhoods and communities that look appealing can increase the value of property for...
Texas employers know that a workplace harassment claim by an employee can be costly. If you are a business owner, a harassment claim can cause your business reputation to suffer and potentially result in the loss of customers or clients, affecting your bottom line....
Condo associations have many responsibilities. Sometimes, disputes arise and the association may need help to address them. Condo covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) A CC&R is a legal document that addresses the condo’s development and the...
In Texas, homeowners’ associations are in place to protect the members. HOAs generally have rules that the members are expected to follow and if they do not, it can lead to legal disputes. However, there are other issues that HOAs are in place to address. Insurance...
Remote work took center stage in March of 2020. Data reveal that the future of remote work involves new expectations for both employers and employees. Age, above all other factors, separates how employees value the new dynamics of work and relationships between...
For business owners, one of your main goals is avoiding unneeded expenses. This can include many expenses, but one primary expense that all businesses seek to avoid is litigation expenses. And, one way that business owners do this, especially during layoffs, is...
In Texas, Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)—also sometimes referred to as Property Owners’ Associations (POAs)—are a key part of maintaining a safe neighborhood and ensuring that disputes are handled appropriately. This is true for condominiums, commercial properties...
Texas businesses need to navigate a difficult line in providing products and services, making a profit, dealing with logistical issues and functioning every day. This can be complicated by its dealings with employees. Specifically, given the number of legal claims...
One of the most common contracts between employers and employees is the non-compete agreement. An NCA is a contract between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to seek nor accept employment with a competitor of the current employer. On January...