Category: Employment Law

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Independent Contractor/Employee Legal Issue

/cdklawyers.com// 06/29/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on an indemnity issue. Mid-Continent Cas. Co. v. Davis, No. 11-10142 (5th Cir. June 8, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-10142-CV0.wpd.pdf.   A construction worker died, and his family filed a wrongful death action against the construction company he worked for. The district court concluded that the […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Attorney Highlights Summer Employment Reminders Offered by the Texas Workforce Commission

/cdklawyers.com// 05/28/2012 Dallas, Texas employment attorney Keith Clouse helps employers make hiring and firing decisions. He guides them into compliance with the state and federal laws that cover employment issues. He notes that the Texas Workforce Commission recently issued a press release regarding teenage workers. As summer approaches, many employers hire teenagers for seasonal work. […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Attorney Discusses the Ideal Non-Compete Agreement

/cdklawyers.com// 05/26/2012 Dallas, Texas employment attorney Keith Clouse drafts non-compete agreements for both senior executives and employers. In his twenty years of practicing employment law, he has seen all sorts of non-compete agreements. In some cases, it seemed the employers sought to punish executives for even thinking about leaving. A typical onerous non-competition agreement restricted […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Lawyer Discusses Executive Compensation

/cdklawyers.com// 05/19/2012 Top corporate officers command top pay from their employers, and these senior executives cannot trust inexperienced employment law counsel to represent their interests during negotiations over compensation issues. Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, advises senior executives on employment law issues and drafts employment agreements and separation agreements for these clients.   […]

In this DIY Age, Why Should Your Start-Up Company Hire an Employment Lawyer?

/cdklawyers.com// 05/18/2012 We live in a “do it yourself” age. With the Internet, a company can find an online solution to virtually any problem a business might have, including employment law matters. Many of these “solutions” are even free. A start-up company may be tempted to rely on online material to make decisions regarding employment […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Law Attorney Discusses Department of Labor’s Settlement of FLSA Overtime Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 05/10/2012 Dallas, Texas employment law attorney Keith Clouse represents employers that are being investigated by the Department of Labor for violations of federal employment laws.  He guides these employers through the investigation process and helps them cooperate with the investigators while protecting their business interests. His advice helps these employers reach favorable resolutions.  Mr. […]

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Texas Employment Law Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 05/05/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employees could not pursue claims against their former employer for fraudulently inducing them to terminate their employment with the employer and to accept employment with a wholly owned subsidiary. Sawyer v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., No. 11-40454 (April 20, 2012), available […]

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Texas Employment Law Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 05/05/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employees could not pursue claims against their former employer for fraudulently inducing them to terminate their employment with the employer and to accept employment with a wholly owned subsidiary. Sawyer v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., No. 11-40454 (April 20, 2012), available […]

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules on Texas Employment Law Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 05/05/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employees could not pursue claims against their former employer for fraudulently inducing them to terminate their employment with the employer and to accept employment with a wholly owned subsidiary. Sawyer v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., No. 11-40454 (April 20, 2012), available […]

Dallas, Texas Employment Lawyer Cautions Employees and Employers to Be Careful When Emailing

/cdklawyers.com// 05/04/2012 Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, represents employers and employees in various employment law disputes. He cautions employers and employees alike to be vigilant when using email. By way of example, he highlights a recent news story.   According to this news story, a large British company mistakenly sent emails to the […]

Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Issues Regarding Wrongful Termination Cases in Texas

/cdklawyers.com// 04/27/2012 The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled on a case involving the wrongful termination of an employee because the employee refused to perform an illegal act. Safeshred, Inc. v. Martinez, No. 10-0426 (Tex. Apr. 20, 2012), available at http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/2012/apr/100426.pdf.   The employee refused to drive a truck because the truck did not comply with […]