Treaty Oak Employers’ Law Blog

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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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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Employers Are Wise to Conduct Periodic Employment and Labor Audits

In today’s business environment, employers should not ignore potential risks within their employment practices. Treaty Oak cannot overemphasize the importance of employers conducting periodic employment audits to evaluate their compliance with federal and state employment laws and minimize risk. Like financial audits, which assess an employer’s financial health, employment audits

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What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

In December of 2022, President Biden signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) into law. The PWFA is a federal law requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with a known limitation due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. The law goes into effect on June 27, 2023, and all employers need to

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