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FTC Proposes a Rule that Would Ban Most Non-Compete Clauses

robind January 20, 2023 Business, Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw

On January 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that will ban most non-compete clauses if finalized.  The FTC’s proposed rule would strip away businesses’ best tool for preserving trade secrets and intellectual property …

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How to Respond to an EEOC Charge in Texas

robind January 10, 2023 Business, Employees, EmploymentLaw

How should your business respond to an EEOC charge? Before filing a discrimination lawsuit against your company, an employee must first file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). In many cases, …

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What is Considered Misappropriation of Trade Secrets in Texas?

robind December 23, 2022 Business, Employees

What is misappropriation of trade secrets under Texas and federal law? In Pittsburgh Logistics Sys., Inc. v. Barricks, the Southern District of Texas recently denied summary judgment motions filed by Pittsburgh Logistics Systems (PLS) against a former employee for misappropriation …

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Golden Glow Tanning Salon v. Columbus: Is There a Fundamental Right to Earn a Living?

robind December 13, 2022 Business, Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw

Is there a fundamental right to earn a living that is recognized by the courts? In Golden Glow Tanning Salon v. Columbus, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a grant of summary judgment against the plaintiff tanning salon who …

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Department of Labor Issues New Proposed Rule on Independent Contractors

robind November 8, 2022 Business, Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw, Uncategorized

On October 13, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a new proposed rule on independent contractors that is likely to result in findings that some independent contractors have been misclassified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and may …

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Handling Employee Requests for Religious Accommodations

ThriveAdmin August 25, 2022 Employees, EmploymentLaw

Whether you’re running a large corporation or a small business, it can be challenging to properly reply to employee requests for religious accommodations. However, if you’ll listen carefully to what’s being asked and thoughtfully weigh all your options, you should …

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Drug Testing Laws

Employer Drug Testing Laws in Texas

robind August 9, 2022 Business, Employees, EmploymentLaw, Uncategorized

There are no employer drug testing laws in Texas for private employers, although there may be workplace drug testing requirements or restrictions for some government employers, employers subject to DOT’s drug testing rules, companies with federal contracts or grants, and …

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Sexual Harassment at Work: How Should Witnesses Respond?

robind May 12, 2022 Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw

Victims and witnesses of sexual harassment often feel robbed of their sense of safety and peace of mind. After all, when someone is sexually harassed in an overt and physical manner, an actual assault and battery may have occurred. Sexually …

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Independent Contractor Agreement

What’s the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee in Texas and Why Does it Matter for Your Business?

robind May 5, 2022 Business, Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw

When you hire contract labor for your business, you must ensure that you are not misclassifying an employee for the tax and reporting benefits – if you do, you may have unexpected expenses when the government requires you to pay …

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Preventing Unfair Competition in Texas with Employee Agreements

robind March 29, 2022 Business, Employees, EmploymentContracts, EmploymentLaw

Our employment law attorneys at Murray Lobb routinely advise clients on unfair competition issues, including how to prevent unfair competition issues from arising and how to take legal action to protect your company’s interests. Below, we will go over some …

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