Responding to Positive COVID-19 Test Results in the Workplace
Responding to Positive COVID-19 Test Results in the Workplace You’ve taken all available steps to protect your staff and maintain a safe workplace. But, what do you do if your employee reports to work with COVID-19 symptoms or reports a positive test result? Based on the current Center for Disease Control Guidelines for Business and […]
Texas favors the Freedom to Contract, so why not use it?
Texas favors the Freedom to Contract, so why not use it? Most people think of a “contract” as a written agreement signed by two different parties. But what people don’t realize is that they can enter into contracts simply by exchanging emails with one another. This could leave a party open to having a court […]
New Overtime Rules Effective January 1, 2020
New Overtime Rules Effective January 1, 2020 Welcome to 2020! A new decade, a fresh start, and new overtime rules for non-exempt employees. Beginning January 1, 2020, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the minimum salary an employee seeking to qualify for the executive, managerial, professional and outside sales overtime exemption must earn to be […]
End of Year
End of Year As we near the end of 2019, it is time to hold your annual meeting. Corporate entities are formed, in part, to protect an individual’s assets from the liabilities of the business. To help defend against a creditor trying to “pierce the corporate veil”, the first step is to keep up the […]
Why Do I Need an Employee Handbook?
Why Do I Need an Employee Handbook? Although no law requires it, employee handbooks should be a staple to every company, whether you have 1 employee or 1,000,000 employees. An employee handbook is the most concise tool available to an employer to not only set forth expectations between the employer and the employee, but make […]
What Not to Do When Interviewing a Prospective Employee
What Not to Do When Interviewing a Prospective Employee Interviewing a prospective employee is a vital component of the hiring process. If done effectively, the interview will enable you to assess an applicant’s skills, experience and personality to see if they meet the job’s requirements. You will also have the opportunity to determine whether the […]
Businesses and Service Animals
Businesses and Service Animals We have recently had several clients inquire about their rights with respect to the obligation to allow service animals into a public facility such as a restaurant. As a business owner, employee, or other member of the community, there are some important things you should be aware of regarding service animals […]
Investigating Employee Complaints in the Workplace
Investigating Employee Complaints in the Workplace Companies are often confronted with employee complaints about the workplace environment. How a company addresses such complaints often directly impacts the workforce’s productivity and, ultimately, the company bottom line. While timely and efficient investigation can often reduce a company’s liability, failure to take timely and appropriate action can lead […]