Businesses, that are starting out or seeing some growth, sometimes overlook the importance of obtaining or evaluating both the type and amount of insurance that they need to meet their particular needs. Operating your own business is a rewarding endeavor for many, but accidents can, and will, happen. Whether it’s a customer/client who slips… Read More
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How Can Businesses Handle Minimum Wage Requirements in the Fair Labor Standards Act?
As most small businesses know, the Department of labor made good on its plans to increase the wage threshold portion of the Overtime Test that concerns White Collared Salaried employees. The current standard places the wage at $455 a week ($23,660 a year), which changes to $913 a week ($47,476 a year) on December… Read More
10 Workplace Agreements Every Texas Employer Needs to Establish
You may have one of the best employees at your workplace and you may trust them with all your heart, but what happens if things go sour at work and that employee becomes disgruntled? What if they sue you, or, take your clients to a competitor they now work for? Establishing properly prepared workplace agreements… Read More
On the Matter of Departing Employees
As a business owner in Texas you know that sooner or later one of your employees will leave and absent the existence of certain agreements being in place ahead of time, and depending upon your industry, you may find yourself and your business at a competitive disadvantage. While it may seem on the surface that… Read More
Fifteen Exceptions to the At-Will Employment Doctrine in Texas – or Why You Cannot Fire That Particular Employee
If you’re an employer in Texas then you probably already understand that Texas is an at-will employment state and has been since 1888. This means that an employer can let an employee go at any time and that an employee can quit at any time, unless an employer and employee have agreed on employment for… Read More
