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Takeaways from TWC’s 2025 Employers’ Conference: Wage Issues
You probably know that Treaty Oak is a trusted resource for lots of local employers (after all, if you’re reading this you’re probably one of them!). But did you know that even the Texas Workforce Commission trusts us to guide the state’s employers? This year, our founder Natalie was the
An Ex-Employee with Unfounded Grievances Can Result in Costly Legal Landmines for You
We see you, Texas employers. You’re navigating the daily tightrope walk of keeping your business afloat in this… unique economic climate, all while trying to decipher the ever-shifting sands of employment law. But let’s be honest: sometimes the biggest curveballs don’t come from the alphabet soup of government agencies, but
Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group Expresses Support for Employee Amidst Family Emergency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group Expresses Support for Employee Amidst Family Emergency Austin, Texas – April 11, 2025 – Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Group, a leading employer’s law firm, today announced its full support for valued employee Dr. Lindsey Lee, Senior Investigator and Executive Coach, as her husband, Colonel
How Employers Can Navigate Labor and Employment Changes in Trump’s Second Term
We’re just three months into President Trump’s second term, and already significant shifts in labor and employment policy are underway. Case-in-point? The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are being reshaped under new leadership, signaling a return to employer-friendly regulations. While a number of
When Difficult Becomes Ungovernable: Navigating Challenging Employee Situations
In today’s workplace, open communication and dialogue are essential. However, there are instances where an employee’s behavior crosses the line from merely difficult to actively disruptive and detrimental to the organization. As employers, it’s crucial to understand when robust dialogue is no longer productive and decisive action may be necessary.
Which Federal Labor Laws Is Your Business Actually Required to Follow?
The last thing that any business wants is to run afoul of federal labor laws. Doing so can result in severe consequences, including fines, legal costs, back pay owed to employees, employee lawsuits, reputational damage, and sometimes even criminal prosecution. However, not every federal labor law applies to every business.
Accidentally Overpaid an Employee? You CAN Get That Money Back… Sometimes… But It’s Complicated
Hey there, fellow employers! This is our “DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME” newsletter. Everyone knows the rule about not recouping or taking money back from employees, right? Ever accidentally overpaid an employee and wished you could just deduct it from their next paycheck? Seems simple enough. Well, hold your horses!
Still Using That Dusty Old Employee Handbook? (We Won’t Tell… But Your Employees Might)
We get it. You’re busy running your business. You’ve got deadlines, clients, and that coffee machine that’s been blinking ominously since Tuesday. Who has time to worry about employee handbooks, right? Well, here’s a newsflash: your employees do. Their lawyers do. The EEO does. The TWC does. Turns out, a
You Just Received an EEOC Charge for Discrimination – Now What?
Receiving notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that a charge of discrimination has been filed against your business can be incredibly scary. What does it mean? Did you (or your employees) really do something wrong? How are you supposed to react to
AI: Your New Investigator BFF? (Well, Maybe Not Quite Yet…)
Remember that time you stayed up all night prepping for an investigation, fueled by lukewarm coffee and sheer panic? Yeah, we’ve been there too. So what if we told you there’s a new sheriff in town – one that can analyze documents, suggest interview questions, and even whip up a
Handling Unannounced Government Visits: A Guide for Employers
Recent changes in government leadership have heightened employers’ concerns about potential visits from government enforcement agencies. For those unfamiliar with handling such visits, preparation is key. Here’s how employers can respond effectively: 1. Make a Prevention Plan with Employment Counsel Audit and correct employee files (e.g., I-9s, payroll), organize them
Executive Orders Unleashed: President Trump’s Controversial Moves on Gender Identity, DEI, and TikTok
President Trump wasted no time signing a series of executive orders (EOs) during his first week back in office. For context, an executive order is a presidential directive that holds the force of law and is typically based on existing statutory authority. Unlike legislation, EOs do not require Congressional approval
