Starting to feel like every employee complaint could turn into a high-stakes legal booby trap? You’re not imagining it. As we mentioned in a recent post, retaliation remains the most common and expensive employment claim – regardless of how big or small your business is. It isn’t just that it
Effective communication plays a vital role in fostering a productive and harmonious workplace in the dynamic world of employment. Labels, whether consciously or unconsciously applied, can significantly impact how we perceive and interact with others. It is crucial to be aware of the labels we assign to ourselves and those
In today’s globalized business landscape, many companies use offshore resources to streamline operations and use cost-effective solutions. However, when engaging offshore contractors, navigating the complex terrain of employment classification and mitigating the risks associated with misclassification claims is crucial. Misclassification claims arise when workers are classified as independent contractors but
Introduction: Welcome to Treaty Oak Legal blog, where we provide valuable insights into employment law matters. Today, we address a common concern among employers: the fear of being sued by a departing employee. As experienced attorneys in employment law, we understand the stress this situation can cause. However, it’s important
Natalie Lynch is Seeking to Resolve Employment Issues in the Business Community An Interview by The Community Impact Newspaper Natalie Lynch is one of Austin’s foremost labor and employment attorneys and the founding member of Treaty Oak. She established the firm over ten years ago but has decades of
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a proposed rule that would prohibit employers from imposing non-compete clauses on their workers. The FTC contends that non-compete contracts prevent workers from accepting new positions within their industry and deprive them of earning higher wages and experiencing better working conditions. Non-compete agreements
On Thursday, November 10th, the social networking giant Facebook announced that they are laying off thousands of employees this year. It was unclear how many Austin-area employees could be affected as Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms in Menlo Park, California, prepares to lay off 11,000 workers, or 13% of its global workforce.
Overview Treaty Oak ELG was founded in 2013 by Natalie Lynch, who has decades of experience performing workplace investigations. The firm’s scope of services includes workplace/employee/Title VII/HR investigations, entity formations, policy reviews, employment handbooks, organizational development, employment and executive coaching, and defending clients before federal and state agencies and courts.
In spite of anti-discrimination training, many federal and state laws, and company policies and regulations, harassment and discrimination continue in the workplace. Obviously, addressing complaints after wrongdoing has occurred is just a band-aid to a much deeper problem. Is it time for employers to consider proactive and preventive measures like
Issued by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), as of December 17, 2021, can now go into effect. The Sixth Circuit Court’s decision agreeing with the Biden administration that OSHA has the authority to develop an emergency standard to
