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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...
Homeowners’ Associations can come under a lot of scrutiny, which in turn, can lead to contentious litigation. These lawsuits can be costly, too. That’s why HOAs and their insurers need to be aware of common issues that spur lawsuits so that they can work...
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...
In Houston, property owners associations, or POAs, are common ways that family neighborhoods, condominiums and even commercial businesses organize themselves. Many residents live or work within the boundaries of a POA. Despite some drawbacks, POAs offer many benefits...
One of the most important tasks of a successful property owners association is the adoption of an assessment collection policy with escalating penalties for non-payment. However, what makes a property owners association successful is not the adoption of the policy...
For the past forty (40) years, this law firm’s primary objective is, and has been, to provide quality, cost effective service to our clients. Our philosophy has always been that we only represent property owners’ associations. We never represent individual homeowners...
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...
Running or managing an HOA is a challenging job. You are responsible for making decisions that are in the best interest of homeowners within the development and keeping things running in a smooth and orderly manner. HOAs serve an important purpose. They keep...
Many people in the Houston area live in a property that has a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA has many obligations including making rules and regulations for the property owners and their property that is in the area. HOA communities typically have a defined...
Many communities in the Houston area have a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA is a good way for a neighborhood, including single-family developments, townhomes, and apartments, to ensure that their neighborhood stays nice and that there are guidelines in place....