Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

In November 2009 employers will began working within the parameters of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), more than a decade after first being discussed at the federal level. Some employers will have to make significant changes in their practices as a result of GINA and should begin planning for the changes

There is a lot of misinformation relate to the way employers can regard the criminal history of an applicant.  As a foundational point, remember there is a grave difference between a criminal history and an arrest history.  Employers can set principled rules regarding the types of convictions a potential employee can

President Obama is suggesting he will issue an Executive Order announcing that government employees may openly discuss their salaries. The idea is that transparent discussion between men and women about their salaries will create equality across genders in pay. This is a shame; however, in the government context it is

First, I am glad Dave Zirin finally took the time to point out the similarities between the most recent Donald Sterling drama and Jay Gatsby in the Great Gatsby. In much the same way the racism, personal reinvention, name changes, and an inconstant back story quietly destroyed the lives of “real” or

What Is a Contractor Liaison? Many Austin companies rely heavily on vendors to piece together the functions of their companies and this can be a really strategic arrangement.  It can also be a lot to manage.  More and more companies are creating a Contractor Liaison position that is held by

Here are some of my picks for those undertaking workplace investigation as a career: Pamela Meyer reports on the clues that liars give that lets us know there is something dishonest. Steven Pinker speaks on the unconscious meanings of the words we choose.  His studies can be helpful when thinking

Austin Startup Attorney Natalie Lynch Creates Non-Compete Agreements A Non-Compete Agreement is an essential aspect of the Employment Agreement. Upon the termination of an employment relationship a non-compete agreement can protect an employer’s business secrets from competitors. These agreements are highly contentious and frowned upon by most states. If they

These days, Texas employers must even worry about having a policy for measles at work.  There are no measles court cases to guide employer’s behavior yet but there are a few laws and policies that guide the way employers should react to their first suspicion of measles in the workplace:

According to the Office québécois de la langue française, Quebec has over 7.1 million residents.  This sizable economy means Quebec is an appealing market for many Austin organizations but, unlike most of North America, the official language of Quebec is French.  The difference in official language creates many opportunities and