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 …
What’s the Difference Between an Independent Contractor and an Employee in Texas and Why Does it Matter for Your Business?
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 …
Preventing Unfair Competition in Texas with Employee Agreements
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 …
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 …
Choosing the Best Ways to Monitor Employees Working From Home
If you would like to install special software to help you monitor the productivity of employees working from home, be sure to show respect for their privacy. After all, most employees take pride in doing their best work and know …