Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

Feeling like your employee handbook is a ticking time bomb of legal liability? Fretting over whether your policies comply with the latest federal flip-flops or Texas quirks? Take a breath. Treaty Oak Legal is here to guide you through the HR compliance jungle. We’ve distilled the wisdom from Danielle Needham’s

Happy Boss’s Day! This year, let’s shift the focus from forced festivities to a genuine appreciation for the impact a truly good boss can have. We’re not talking about the fun boss who brings in donuts every Friday or hands out generous holiday bonuses (though those are nice perks!). No,

Employers are tough. You keep the trains running on time, deal with the ever-rising cost of business, and strive to outdo your competitors. But what’s really keeping you up at night often isn’t the competition; it’s the nagging fear that one of your employees might… snap. Workplace violence isn’t just

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,

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

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

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

Safeguarding Your Workplace: A Guide to Employer Investigations At Treaty Oak Legal, we understand the importance of maintaining a safe and compliant work environment for your employees. One crucial tool in achieving this goal is the effective use of workplace investigations. This webpage explores the legal requirements and strategic benefits