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Employee Protections

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,

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Employee Protections

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

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Employee Protections

Employers Must Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Workers with Medical Conditions

Employers have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations for an employee’s medical condition in the workplace. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and various state laws, employers must seek to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who need to adjust their work

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Employee Protections

Spring is the Time to Draft or Update Your Employee Handbook

Spring is the season of renewal, and employers should prepare for this time of growth by addressing their employee handbook. Regardless of your industry, business size, or the number of individuals you employ, now is the time to create a new employee handbook or update the one you have. This

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