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 …
Federal Arbitration Act Amended to Prohibit Mandatory Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
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 …
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 …
Religious Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: A Guide for Employers
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 …
Special Estate Planning Concerns for Second Marriages
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 …
Should You Always Enforce Covenants Not to Compete?
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 …
Avoiding Employment Discrimination Claims
Employment discrimination claims are all too common and can be difficult to navigate for large and small corporations. Does your company have policies and procedures in place to address allegations of workplace discrimination? Many companies do, but has your company …
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…
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 …