by Mark Smith | Jan 18, 2015 | Blog, Employment Law
Most people know that Texas is an “at-will” employment state. Essentially, that means employers or employees can terminate an employment relationship at any time for almost any reason. Almost, because federal, state, and local laws protect certain classes...
by Mark Smith | Jan 11, 2015 | Blog, Employment Law
One interesting omission from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is its failure to define “work” and what constitutes time for which an employee is entitled to compensation. As a result, the subject of what is and is not compensable time has been...
by Mark Smith | Dec 29, 2014 | Blog, Employment Law
Wage Deductions: The Right and Wrong Way The threat of docking pay may be a common one that employers use when faced with employee misconduct or policy violation. Unfortunately, deducting wages from an employee’s paycheck is a highly regulated proposition. The...
by Mark Smith | Dec 17, 2014 | Blog, Employment Law
Did you hire an employee or an independent contractor? Hiring employees can be costly. Payroll expenses are typically a large line item in any business budget, especially for small business owners. Often, small businesses seek to mitigate their costs by paying workers...
by Mark Smith | Dec 12, 2014 | Blog, Employment Law
With 2015 fast approaching, many companies are looking to add staff. That means hiring and hiring means interviews. Interviews can be a source of liability for employers because of the tendency to ask seemingly innocent questions that actually touch upon many...
by Mark Smith | Dec 7, 2014 | Blog, Employment Law
Texas Covenants Not to Compete Employees are often asked to sign agreements related to their employment. Confidentiality agreements. Codes of Conduct. Arbitration clauses. One of the most common employment contracts is the non-compete agreement – or covenants...
