Texas Employer’s Checklist April 27, 2020
On April 27, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued additional Orders regarding the re-opening of the Texas economy. Among other things, Governor Abbott has issued a Checklist applicable to All Employers in the State of Texas. Any employers with questions about the Texas Employer’s Checklist 4.27.20 or about re-opening their businesses, generally, should feel…
3 Steps to Minimize the Risk of Your Secrets Walking Out the Door When a Key Employee Leaves
DEALING WITH DEPARTING EMPLOYEES 3 Steps to Minimize The Risk of Your Secrets Walking Out the Door When a Key Employee Leaves It happens often and in every type of business: a key employee notifies her supervisor that she has accepted a job with a competitor and will be leaving…
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On April 2, 2020 the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6210) takes effect and will remain in place until December 31, 2020. The two major provisions of the Act are the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act. Both provide paid leave…
Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements Barring Employee Class/Collective Actions
On May 21, 2018, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld employers’ use of class action and collective action waivers in arbitration agreements. The opinion in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis resolves a trio of cases before the Supreme Court in which employees brought suits against their…
City of Austin’s New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance May Apply to Collin County Employers
The City of Austin has become the first city in Texas to require private employers to provide paid sick leave to full time and part-time employees. By enacting a City Ordinance on February 16, 2018, Austin now requires most private sector employers to provide each worker up to 64 hours,…