OSHA plan proposes making safety reports public
The new plan from the Department of Labor would institute a major change in the filing of safety records.
Dallas Labor and Employment Lawyer Discusses Labor Day
/cdklawyers.com// 09/04/2012 As Americans stumble back into their offices after a long holiday weekend spent picnicking, boating, and having fun, Dallas labor and employment lawyer Keith Clouse directs them to the Department of Labor’s webpage regarding Labor Day 2012. There, readers will be able to learn more about the history of this American holiday. […]
Zip line accident death caused by weak soil
An investigation into a zip line tower collapse in Hawaii that caused a fatal accident has linked the occurrence to weak soil.
Dallas Employment Lawyer Discusses the FLSA
/cdklawyers.com// 02/24/2012 Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, handles all types of employment-related lawsuits, including lawsuits arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Because employers and employees alike profess confusion about just what the FLSA mandates, Mr. Clouse provides the following explanation. The FLSA sets basic minimum wage and overtime pay standards and […]
Employment Law Mistake: Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
/cdklawyers.com// 12/24/2011 In these tough economic times, many companies attempt to cut costs by hiring independent contractors instead of employees. Using independent contractors can be financially advantageous since a company that hires an independent contractor does not pay certain taxes, health benefits, unemployment compensation insurance, or workers’ compensation insurance. But, while many employers hire independent […]