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Reducing Workplace Violence in The Texas Workplace

All Texas companies are susceptible to claims based on workplace violence. Due to deeply-rooted legal principles, employers can be held liable for the acts of their employees, even when such acts are intentional and not within the scope of employment. Workplace violence can take on many forms, making it essential

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When Texas Employees Take Workplace Communication Offline

Today, many people prefer texting over many other forms of communication such as calling or emailing the recipient. This is an efficient form of communication because individuals can send a quick message about something important to them within a few seconds rather than being busy on a call for several

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Discrimination Against Obese Workers

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of Americans are obese. With so many workers falling under this category, it is important for employers and human resource managers to understand the legal implications of obesity in the workplace and to take strides to prevent workplace discrimination. 

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Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Discrimination in Texas

On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision for Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, 140 S. Ct. 1731 (2020). By a vote of 6-3, the Court held that an employer who fires an employee for being homosexual or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights

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The Removal of Tax Deductions for Sexual Harassment Settlements

Recent changes in the tax code have made sexual harassment charges more expensive than ever for businesses. A little-publicized tax change prohibits taking a deduction for sexual harassment settlements that involve nondisclosure agreements. This means that these settlements and related costs are above-the-line expenses and all the more important for

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