The unintentional disclosure of privileged or confidential information in discovery responses is an ever-present fear for civil litigators who understand the damage that it can cause, not only to their client’s case but, as in the case of the recent …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Effective March 3, 2022, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements in sexual assault and sexual harassment disputes. This is a major change to the Federal Arbitration …
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 …
Employees can claim a religious exemption to their employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy, and many employers are struggling with the question: “What is a valid religious exemption?” Although the Biden Administration’s executive order on vaccine mandates for federal contractors has …
If you’ve recently married for a second time or are planning to do so, it’s important to meet with your attorney to be sure all your assets will still be properly distributed in the future. Even if you think your …
Covenants not to compete are binding contracts that are designed to protect companies against exiting employees unlawfully sharing different types of proprietary information, “trade secrets” and intellectual property with their new employers and others and engaging in post-employment activities that can …
