One thing that has been constant throughout world history is that where there are businesses earning money, there are scams that target…
Supply Chain Attacks – Protecting Your Business and Your Customers
If you are a business owner and you have been paying attention, you may be justifiably concerned about the recent slew of high-profile…
Texas Annual Reports – What Types of Annual Filings are Required for Corporations, LLCs, and LLPs?
If you operate a business in Texas, you will need to know what types of annual reports must be filed to remain in good standing with the…
Tax and Liability Benefits of Holding Companies
Do I Need a Holding Company? What is a holding company, and do you need one? If your company owns several businesses, you may want to…
Department of Labor Withdraws Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Under the FLSA
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has officially withdrawn the proposed “Independent Contractor Rule,” also known as the “gig worker…
Employee Use of Company Computers: The Importance of a Comprehensive Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Employee use of company computers can lead to both foreseeable and unforeseeable problems – most of which can be avoided or minimized by developing a comprehensive acceptable use policy (AUP) that makes clear the employees’ and employer’s rights and responsibilities …
Can Texas Employers Require their Employees to Get Vaccinated for COVID-19?
More and more Texas employers are asking whether it is legal to require employees to get vaccinated and whether they can terminate or refuse to hire employees who refuse. In an Order issued June 12, 2021, a federal judge in …
The Importance of Employment Contracts
Does your company offer employment contracts to your employees? For many companies, we cannot stress enough the importance of having well-drafted employment contracts that are tailored to your company’s and your employees’ specific needs. Whether you are a new company …
Breach of Contract: When Should I Sue for Breach of Contract?
When should your business file a lawsuit for breach of contract? If vendors, customers, or other businesses have entered into an agreement with you or your company and failed to perform their obligations, you might have a lawsuit for breach …
What Employers Need to Know About ARPA’s Effect on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) made significant changes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)’s paid leave provisions, including: Expanding the available tax credits for employers who provide paid leave voluntarily, Providing three additional qualifying reasons for voluntary …