How to Create a Legally Sound Remote Work Policy: A Practical Guide for HR Professionals and Small Business Owners
Author’s Note: This guide is designed for HR professionals and business owners navigating the remote work landscape across the United States.
Remote work is no longer a temporary solution or a privilege offered only to a select few. It has become a fundamental part of modern workforce strategy. But...
When Might an Employer Sue an Employee?
Most employment-related legal disputes involve employees suing their employers, but there are instances where an employer may have grounds to sue an employee—during or after their employment. From fraud and embezzlement to contract violations and misconduct, Texas law allows businesses to take legal action against employees who cause financial harm, violate agreements,...
Business Owners: Are You in Compliance With Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Equal Pay Laws?
Owning and operating a business in Dallas, Texas is a complex endeavor with countless laws and regulations to keep track of. However, ensuring compliance with wage, overtime, and equal pay laws is crucial for safeguarding your business from legal repercussions, as well as fostering a fair and productive work environment. That’s why...
Important Clauses to Include in Employee Handbooks
Employee handbooks form the foundation of an employer-employee relationship. If you are a Texas employer and don’t have an employee handbook, now is the time to create one. If you do have a handbook, now is the perfect time to review it and ensure that it contains all required clauses under state...
OSHA Violation Prevention Tips for Employers
Getting hurt on the job is no joke. In an instant, an employee’s life changes forever. In 2023 alone, Texas employers reported over 175,000 non-fatal injuries and almost 600 fatal accidents. These are lives and families permanently impacted. That is why employers have a...
How Can Employers Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
The Front of the Class is a 2008 film, featuring the real-life story of Bradley Cohen, a man with Tourette syndrome who diligently pursued his passion of becoming a teacher and thereby defying the odds and challenges typically faced by individuals with Tourette syndrome. In the film, Mr. Cohen fought to get...
Decoding Tipping Policies: Navigating Tip Credits, Tip Pooling, and Employee Rights Under the FLSA
Under the FLSA, an employer may take a tip credit towards its minimum wage and overtime obligations. Any employer claiming a tip credit must ensure the employees receive enough tips from customers, and direct wages per workweek to equal at least the minimum wage and overtime compensation required under the FLSA....
What You Should Do to Prepare for Employee Performance Reviews
Preparing for employee performance reviews starts with gathering accurate documentation and confirming that your evaluation process aligns with Texas employment laws. You should also set clear expectations, review past performance issues, and ensure your managers apply standards consistently. When teams approach reviews with strong records, objective criteria, and a plan for communicating...
How to Give Employees Feedback: 3 Goals and 3 Practices for Success
The best performance evaluation procedures embrace three crucial goals and three specific practices. Before diving in, we should address the proverbial elephant in the room. When someone seeks my professional guidance on implementing or modifying their employee evaluation procedures, the often felt but unspoken concern driving their circumspection is increasing the risk of...
How to Effectively Provide Feedback to Your Employees
Companies grow on the strength of their employees, but those who don’t receive effective feedback simply cannot be expected to do their best. Giving employee feedback isn’t easy — it may even be your least favorite part of being in management — since no one wants to be the “bad guy” or...