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“We Can’t Afford Not to Fire Them”: A (Sad) Reminder of the True Cost of Delay
No one ever goes to work excited to deal with the legal minefield that comes with addressing a… let’s say less-than-stellar employee that’s costing you more than they’re providing. Especially when you know termination is the most likely outcome. We get it. Maybe you’re hoping for a miracle turnaround. Maybe
Takeaways from TWC’s 2025 Employers’ Conference: Independent Contractor Issues
Just in case you haven’t been following along, the TWC Conference for Employers is a series of seminars taking place across Texas for the next few months. These events provide valuable information on the types of policy and compliance issues the Texas Workforce Commission focuses on and what businesses can
How Businesses Can Ride the Economic Rollercoaster (Without Throwing Up Profits)
Feeling like you’re strapped into a rickety rollercoaster designed by someone with a serious caffeine addiction? You’ve got lots of good company. One minute the economy is… well, doing something, the next there’s a new regulation that requires you to decipher legalese written in what we suspect is ancient Sumerian.
Takeaways from TWC’s 2025 Employers’ Conference: Business Policies
Hello again! This is our fourth post in a series covering the 2025 TWC Conference for Employers. These seminars will take place across Texas over the next several months, offering valuable information on the types of compliance issues the Texas Workforce Commission plans to focus on. We’ve said this before,
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
Takeaways from TWC’s 2025 Employers’ Conference: Workers’ Comp Issues
Welcome to the third post in our series covering information from the TWC’s Conference for Employers seminar series. As the sole private attorney at these events so far, Natalie has been able to gather a significant amount of information on the types of compliance issues the TWC plans to focus
Let Us Be Your Shield in the Agency Storm
Dear Valued Clients, If you’re an employer feeling like you’re dodging bureaucratic bullets while juggling HR nightmares, you’re not alone. The current administration has turned federal agencies into a circus – and not the fun kind with popcorn! But fear not – Treaty Oak Legal is your no-nonsense guide through
Takeaways from TWC’s 2025 Employers’ Conference: Title VII and Investigation Issues
A few weeks ago, we told you how our founder, Natalie, is the sole private attorney invited to present at some of the TWC’s Conference for Employers series this year. These seminars, which are being held across the state over the next several months, detail the various business compliance issues
Global Trade & the FCPA: What’s Keeping You Up at Night (And What Should Be)
Wait, tariffs and international trade are an employment issue? Yeppers. Just when you thought you were starting to master HR and operations, the wild world of international trade and anti-corruption laws comes knocking. Don’t worry, we’re here to break it down (with a healthy dose of sarcasm) so you can
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
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
