Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

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Labels in the Workplace

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

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Staffing agencies and contractors

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

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Courtside with Brian // Sued by a Former Employee

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

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Lynch Law Firm Featured in Community Impact Paper

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

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The Federal Trade Commission Announces a Proposal to Ban Noncompete Agreements

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

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Attorney Brian Levy at Treaty Oak ELG Comments on Facebook Layoffs

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.

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Treaty Oak ELG Capability Statement

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.

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How Restorative Practices Can Address Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

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

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Us Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Lifts Nation-Wide Injunction by The Fifth Circuit Court for The Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

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

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Workplace Restorative Justice

What is Restorative Justice…at work? Restorative justice is an alternative method of addressing wrongdoing in the workplace.  Rather than looking at wrongful behavior as a violation of policy, restorative justice addresses the effect of the wrongdoing within the framework of the employees’ relationships to one another and their communities.  According

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