May 20, 2012
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Top corporate officers command top pay from their employers, and these senior executives cannot trust inexperienced employment law counsel to represent their interests during negotiations over compensation issues. Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, advises senior executives on employment law issues and drafts employment agreements and separation agreements for these clients.
Having practiced employment […]
May 18, 2012
/cdklawyers.com// 05/18/2012
We live in a “do it yourself” age. With the Internet, a company can find an online solution to virtually any problem a business might have, including employment law matters. Many of these “solutions” are even free. A start-up company may be tempted to rely on online material to make decisions regarding employment matters […]
May 13, 2012
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With summer fast approaching, Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse offers the following tips for employers to help them embrace the summer season while remaining compliant with state and federal employment laws.
1. If you plan to hire an unpaid summer intern, know the laws regarding unpaid internships.2. If you plan to hire seasonal workers, be sure […]
May 7, 2012
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The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employees could not pursue claims against their former employer for fraudulently inducing them to terminate their employment with the employer and to accept employment with a wholly owned subsidiary. Sawyer v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., No. 11-40454 (April 20, 2012), available at […]
May 4, 2012
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Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, represents employers and employees in various employment law disputes. He cautions employers and employees alike to be vigilant when using email. By way of example, he highlights a recent news story.
According to this news story, a large British company mistakenly sent emails to the entire staff of […]
April 27, 2012
/cdklawyers.com// 04/27/2012
The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled on a case involving the wrongful termination of an employee because the employee refused to perform an illegal act. Safeshred, Inc. v. Martinez, No. 10-0426 (Tex. Apr. 20, 2012), available at http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/2012/apr/100426.pdf.
The employee refused to drive a truck because the truck did not comply with safety regulations. The […]
April 26, 2012
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Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse handles all aspects of employment law, including equal pay issues. Women make up nearly half of America’s workforce, yet, a significant gender earnings gap persists.
Mr. Clouse explains some of the laws designed to close this gap:• Equal Pay Act: This law requires all employers to pay equal wages to […]
April 15, 2012
/cdklawyers.com// 04/15/2012
Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse drafts employment law agreements for both executives and employers. A key provision in any employment law agreement concerns an employer’s right to terminate an executive because of the executive’s misconduct, or “for cause.” “Cause” is defined in the employment agreement, and the definition typically includes the executive’s:• conviction of a […]
April 12, 2012
/cdklawyers.com// 04/12/2012
Unfortunately, when an employer fires an employee, not all loose ends can be addressed at the termination meeting. So, can an employer withhold the terminated employee’s final paycheck until the employee addresses the employer’s concerns? For example, can an employer tell the terminated employee that she will get her final paycheck if and when […]
April 7, 2012
/cdklawyers.com// 04/07/2012
According to a recent news article, the unemployment rate for Texas fell for the sixth consecutive month to 7.1% during February. The rate is now the lowest it has been since March 2009 and is a full percentage point lower than it was in August 2011.
Job growth in Texas exceeded 27,000 positions during the […]
