Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

Hey there, anxious business owners and HR folks. Is the heat from potential lawsuits keeping you up at night? Don’t sweat it! Treaty Oak has dug into the latest legal dirt from the 32nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference, and we’re here to douse those flames with some snarky

Winning a government contract is often the result of months, if not years, of hard work, planning, and strategic bidding. But what happens when, after all that effort, you’re awarded the contract… and then you learn there’s a union representing the incumbent workforce? What the heck? There was no mention

Feeling a little queasy over the ongoing separation of powers drama? A little like you’re trying to build a business on quicksand? You’re not alone. These days, the ever-shifting landscape of legal authority is enough to give anyone a severe case of the “what-ifs.” But fear not, Treaty Oak Legal

Let’s talk about the bill that’s going to blow the dust off every employment agreement in Texas healthcare. And, if you aren’t in healthcare, you should still care – because your biz is next. When Governor Abbott signed SB 1318, most folks didn’t hear the legislative mic drop – but

Welcome to our final post covering the TWC Conference for Employers. This series of seminars taking place across Texas offer valuable information on the types of policy and compliance issues the Texas Workforce Commission focuses on and what your business can do to avoid potential problems. Our founder, Natalie Lynch,

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

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

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

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

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