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Employment Law

Which Federal Labor Laws Is Your Business Actually Required to Follow?

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.

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Employment Law

You Just Received an EEOC Charge for Discrimination – Now What?

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

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Employment Law

Understanding Benefits Notification Requirements: A Guide for Employers

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

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Employment Law

Non-Compete Documents Were Taking Heavy Fire – Then Trump Was Elected

So, our marketing team was all geared up to publish an article called “NLRB’s GC Doubles Down on Position against Non-Compete Provision.” Because their General Counsel recently issued a memorandum outlining how to protect employees – and punish employers – for non-compete provisions that violate the NLRA. But then Trump

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Employment Law

Why You Should Encourage Your Employees to Vote

Dear Business Owner, You know a thriving workforce is essential to the success of your business. What you might not realize is how much your employees’ engagement in the democratic process can impact your company’s well-being. Why do we say that? What benefits can you gain from your workforce voting?

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Employment Law

Federal Court Nopes the FTC’s Noncompete Ban

So, Noncompetes Aren’t Banned? Here are the big takeaways for employers: While the rule is blocked, you can still enforce valid non-compete agreements You don’t have to send notices to current and former employees who have noncompete clauses Already sent notices? Get legal advice regarding how and if you can

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FTC Noncompete Ban: A Survival Guide (for the Cynical)

The Backstory (Cliff’s Notes Edition) The Biden administration hates noncompete clauses (bad for worker wages and stuff). The FTC swoops in with a nationwide ban, claiming it has the power under a dusty old law. Legal challenges start brewing in Texas (shocker) and Pennsylvania. Nobody knows if the ban will

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