Employers face potential liability for any action committed by workers within the scope of employment. This opens the door to all types of claims against an employer, simply based on the actions of its employees. Employers can, however, mitigate this risk by putting a comprehensive infrastructure in place to govern… Continued
Texas businesses hold legal interests in complex combinations of intellectual property. Many tools can protect these business assets, and businesses can tailor these protections to their specific needs and assets. One popular form of protection is the non-compete agreement. Learn more about the operation of a non-compete agreement, and how… Continued
A business can be subject to legal liability before it hires its first employee. Equal employment opportunity claims create both civil liability and regulatory complaints, which cost an employer significant amounts of time, energy, and goodwill. By establishing compliant hiring practices before any employee is hired and enforcing these effective… Continued
A big part of running a business for many owners is hiring and managing good employees. However, along with employees comes the obligation to comply with many different federal and state laws regarding labor and employment. These laws can involve the following and more: Unlawful workplace discrimination Minimum hourly wages… Continued
Any business owner who has any employees should be fully aware that there are state and federal employment laws with which they must comply. Failing to comply with employment laws can result in a penalty from the state or federal government, as well as facing legal action taken by your… Continued
When business owners cannot handle the workload they often need to hire someone to help. However, employing even one person can trigger a wide range of legal issues that must be addressed. The following are only some examples of legal issues that accompany hiring. 1.Registering for an employment identification number… Continued
No matter what size your business may be or how many employees you have, an employee handbook can prove to be an important tool and your experienced business attorney can assist you with creating it. An employee handbook can prove useful in many situations, particularly should litigation ensue between an… Continued
Business owners searching for the best job candidates for their Houston companies know how hard hiring the right people can be and also how important those decisions are for their businesses. While understanding that not every new hire will work out, there are steps every Houston business owner should consider… Continued
There comes a time for many business owners when they cannot handle the workload and they need to hire someone to help. Hiring employees can be exciting as it is often a sign of growth, however, employing even one person will trigger a wide range of legal issues that must… Continued