Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

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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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Courtside with Brian Severance Agreements

Introduction: Welcome to Treaty Oak Legal blog, where we provide valuable insights into employment law matters. Today, we address a critical concern employers face—being sued by an employee after providing a severance payment. As experienced employment law attorneys, we understand the importance of safeguarding your business through the implementation of

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Retaliation Complaints by Employees

Introduction: Welcome to Treaty Oak Legal blog, where we provide valuable insights into employment law matters. Today, we address a pressing concern for employers—protecting themselves against retaliation complaints. As experienced employment law attorneys, we understand the importance of proactive measures in mitigating the risks associated with retaliation claims. I am

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Courtside with Brian :: Final Pay

Welcome to Treaty Oak Legal  blog, which provides valuable insights into employment law matters. In today’s article, we will address a commonly asked question from employers: “When do I have to pay an employee their final paycheck?” As experts in employment law, we aim to clarify this topic and help

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Courtside with Brian Employment at Will

Introduction: Welcome to Treaty Oak blog, where we provide valuable insights into employment law matters. Today’s article addresses employers’ common question: “What does it mean to be an employment-at-will state in Texas?” As experts in employment law, we understand the importance of clarifying this concept and navigating the legal landscape

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The EEOC Offers Guidance on Severance Pay in Exchange for Waiver

As we head into a long-anticipated economic downturn, news regarding layoffs at global organizations like Meta, Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, IBM, and Salesforce, and other companies that experienced rapid growth during the pandemic is becoming more common. While reductions in the workforce are an unfortunate result of this phase of

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When an Employee Files a Claim for Constructive Discharge

Constructive discharge is a term used in employment law when an employee resigns from their position because of hostile work conditions created by the employer. A constructive discharge, also called constructive dismissal, occurs when a worker quits due to an intolerable work environment. Since a constructive discharge results from circumstances that were

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The High Costs Associated with Workplace Discrimination

The adverse effects caused by workplace discrimination carry a high price for both individuals and organizations. But these costs go far beyond those that are purely economic. Discrimination in the workplace hurts employees, employers, and the entire organization in multiple ways. Bias and intolerance cause social, physical, and psychological harm.

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Do Employees Have the Right to Privacy in the Workplace?

Employers often ask, “Do my employees have a right to privacy in the workplace? The answer to this question is complicated because no federal law specifically addresses this issue. While some statutes offer employees a limited degree of protection, no comprehensive federal law provides employees with a broad right to

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