Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

When toxic behavior in the workplace creates a hostile atmosphere, targeted employees are often subjected to incidents of unwelcome conduct over prolonged periods of time. According to various work-related studies conducted by universities and corporations across the county, approximately 20% of all employees say they have experienced a hostile work

Employers should be prepared for challenges that may arise when a disabled employee begins to bring their service animal to work. Employers who anticipate the various issues associated with having an animal on the premises may be able to avoid problems by taking preventative measures. Setting ground rules and establishing

In March 2020, the global pandemic changed the essence of the workplace as we once knew it. Individuals who once worked as employees began to rethink the terms of their employment status and ultimately chose the flexibility of working as independent contractors. Whether these individuals reinvented their work status by

Independent contractors, also called consultants or freelancer workers, are self-employed individuals or entities who provide specialized services to the business community. Companies often hire independent contractors to obtain talent without having to hire, train, or provide benefits to additional employees. Employers who engage independent contractors’ services know this practice’s many advantages.

No matter how small, all companies should protect their interests by creating an employee handbook. In addition to clearly defining the organization’s policies and procedures, this evolving document represents the company’s mission, codes of conduct, and culture. While Texas employers have a legal obligation to comply with state and federal laws,

Although most companies strongly discourage workplace romances, company policies pale compared to the power of love, lust, and physical attraction. Workplace dalliances are common occurrences among colleagues because the amount of time people spend together in the workplace allows them to get to know each other over time in a

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