Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

Why That Filipino VA You Hired to Save Money Might Cost You Everything Dear Fellow Employers, Remember when you thought hiring that virtual assistant from the Philippines was the smartest business decision since sliced bread? You know, the one working “contractor hours” that happen to be exactly 9 AM to

Your employees are whispering about ChatGPT writing their reports. Your competitors are bragging about “AI-driven efficiencies.” And you’re wondering if you’re one bad algorithm away from a lawsuit or irrelevance. First off, relax. Take a deep breath and find your calm. Yes, AI feels like it’s big and scary and

If your business buys or sells anything across a border, you’ve felt the whiplash this year. Tariffs jump, headlines swirl, and your inbox fills with advice that sounds suspiciously like panic. Unfortunately, panic is not a plan. So, let’s fix that. It starts with understanding what’s happening right now and

In the fast-paced world of HR and employment litigation, it’s easy to get caught up in the three Ps – processes, policies, and paperwork. Sometimes, though, losing a case comes down to something much simpler: no one took ownership. That’s exactly what happened in a recent Sixth Circuit case involving

In the corporate world, Delaware has long reigned as the go-to jurisdiction for incorporation. But times are changing fast. A growing number of companies are rethinking their reliance on Delaware, and many are exploring quieter, (dare I say) smarter jurisdictions for the next chapter of their corporate governance. Welcome to

Just when you thought the Department of Labor had run out of surprises, on June 27, they handed employers a win. The DOL issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2025-3, which essentially says that unless the DOL sues you, they can’t demand liquidated damages anymore. Going forward, they’re limited to collecting just

Visas, I-9s, enforcement crackdowns, raids. If it feels like you’re constantly engaged in business immigration triage these days, know that you’re not alone. Everything even tangentially related to immigrant workers feels like it’s on life support. It’s enough to make you long for the good old days, when payroll was

Let’s be honest, employers: the ADA is a beast. You’re already juggling a million things, and then you’ve got to worry about whether someone’s “exacerbated” illness is going to land you in court. It’s enough to send anyone spiraling. But here’s the good news: Treaty Oak Legal Group is here

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.

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