December 23, 2011
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Many companies are scrambling right now to get through the busiest part of the year and to resolve end-of-year financial issues. That said, this time is ideal for a company’s human resources team to review the company’s employment files, policies, and practices and to make changes for the upcoming year.
The human resources team should […]
November 26, 2011
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The US News & World Report published an article recently regarding workplace myths. Keith Clouse, a Dallas attorney who specializes in employment law, provides further insight into these myths.
Among the myths that are “busted”:• Employees have legal recourse for unfair treatment. Fair or not, according to Mr. Clouse, as long as an employer does not […]
October 22, 2011
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Social media use has exploded in recent years, leaving employers and employees alike wondering about the contours of novel legal issues. Employers and employees may wonder whether an employer may prevent an employee from posting about the employer, whether an employer may prevent an employee from posting items it deems inappropriate, and what disciplinary […]
September 25, 2011
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Employers may ask departing employees to sign separation agreements. In a typical separation agreement, the employer agrees to provide additional compensation to the employee and the employee agrees not to sue the employer on any existing claims. According to Dallas employment law attorney Keith Clouse, an employer must carefully draft a separation agreement for […]
September 23, 2011
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The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled on an issue involving the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment law attorney, provides more insight into the Texas workers’ compensation program.
Workers’ compensation insurance provides coverage for medical expenses and lost wages for employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. A Texas employer may […]
September 14, 2011
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According to a recent survey of employers, just over half of the responding employers have implemented social media and networking policies. “Social media” refers to the use of internet-based and mobile technologies for interactive dialogue to enable individuals to participate in the creation of the content. Social media includes internet forums, blogs, Twitter, YouTube, […]
September 10, 2011
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled for an employer in a dispute centered on the Family Medical Leave Act. Baham v. McLane Foodservice, Inc., No. 10-10944 (5th Cir. July 1, 2011). While on vacation, the plaintiff’s daughter was injured. The plaintiff completed some FMLA paperwork while he stayed with his daughter out-of-state. […]
July 21, 2011
A disabled Target employee claims the retailer failed to accommodate his medical condition at work, reported Los Angeles employment law attorney Eric Grover.
February 14, 2011
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Many employers in Texas subscribe to Texas Workers’ Compensation. This is a state-regulated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. But employers are not required to subscribe to the program. If an employer opts not to subscribe, an employee may sue the employer for negligence if the employee […]
February 12, 2011
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Certain situations may lead a former employee to ask an employer for a reference letter. These requests frequently occur when parties settle an employment-related lawsuit or when parties negotiate a separation agreement. How should an employer respond to these requests? At a basic level, the employer most likely should respond to these requests the […]
