Can You Fire Someone For Participating In Public Protests?
Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse discusses employers’ rights to terminate employees for expressing their political ideologies
Creating a Harassment Free Work Environment
Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse outlines best practices for employers to prevent sexual harassment and reduce their risk of liability
Texas Employers Are Protected From Class Action Suits (For Now)
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds employer’s use of class action waivers in the employment context
Department of Labor Expands Fiduciary Duties Owed Under ERISA
Lawyer Keith Clouse discusses heightened requirements for those who give retirement planning advice and the effect of this new rule on employers
43 Workers Win $664,000 Judgment Against Sacramento Landscaping Business
Green Valley Landscaping was cited by the California Labor Commissioner for employee misclassification and wage theft, says LA wage and hour lawyer Eric Grover.
Firing a Worker with a Disability After FMLA Leave Expires
An employer must accommodate an employee’s request for leave if doing so does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.
Fifth Circuit Rules for Employee in ADA Claim
Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations are not restricted to modifications that enable performance of essential job functions.
Merrill Lynch to Pay ‘Largest Settlement Ever’ for Bias Case at $160M
“A eight-year battle has yielded $160 million for 700 black Merrill Lynch brokers,” says Los Angeles employment lawyer Eric Grover.
Teach Your Managers How to Respond to a Pregnancy Announcement
A manager must handle issues related to pregnant employees with care and finesse.
Federal Agencies Issue Guidance After DOMA Decision
Employers in all states—even those headquartered in states that don’t recognize same-sex marriage—must stay informed about this evolving area of the law.
What Makes You ”The Boss?“ The U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In
The Supreme Court decides what guidelines establishes someone as a “boss,” reports Los Angeles employment lawyer Eric Grover.
Must an Employer Pay a Departing Employee for Unused Vacation Time?
No Texas or federal law requires an employer to pay a departing employee for accrued but unused vacation leave.