Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

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

The last thing that any business wants is to run afoul of federal labor laws. Doing so can result in severe consequences, including fines, legal costs, back pay owed to employees, employee lawsuits, reputational damage, and sometimes even criminal prosecution. However, not every federal labor law applies to every business.

Hey there, fellow employers! This is our “DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME” newsletter. Everyone knows the rule about not recouping or taking money back from employees, right? Ever accidentally overpaid an employee and wished you could just deduct it from their next paycheck? Seems simple enough. Well, hold your horses!

Receiving notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) that a charge of discrimination has been filed against your business can be incredibly scary. What does it mean? Did you (or your employees) really do something wrong? How are you supposed to react to

President Trump wasted no time signing a series of executive orders (EOs) during his first week back in office. For context, an executive order is a presidential directive that holds the force of law and is typically based on existing statutory authority.  Unlike legislation, EOs do not require Congressional approval

Benefits notifications are essential for keeping employees informed about their rights, coverage options, and key changes to their plans. Plus, they’re required. Staying compliant with federal and state regulations is crucial not only to fostering trust and transparency with employees, but also to avoid penalties.  The start of a new