Tag: dallas employment

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. […]

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 […]

Addressing Employers’ Privacy Concerns in Non-Compete Litigation

/cdklawyers.com// 04/22/2012 Dallas non-compete lawyer Keith Clouse litigates disputes over non-compete agreements and the wrongful use of trade secrets. By nature, these cases involve the disclosure of a company’s confidential information; a fact finder often cannot resolve factual issues without reviewing sensitive documents.   Judges often sign protective orders to help parties protect confidential information. […]

Texas Employment Lawyer Explains “For Cause” Termination Provision in a Typical Employment Agreement

/cdklawyers.com// 04/15/2012 Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse drafts employment law agreements for both executives and employers. A key provision in any employment law agreement concerns an employer’s right to terminate an executive because of the executive’s misconduct, or “for cause.” “Cause” is defined in the employment agreement, and the definition typically includes the executive’s:• conviction of […]

Fringe Benefits Explained by Dallas Employment Lawyer Keith Clouse

/cdklawyers.com// 03/30/2012 Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, advises employers and employees on workplace legal issues and litigates employment-related disputes. In these tough economic times, he has observed that employers must make difficult decisions about whether to offer certain fringe benefits to their employees. He explains:  Fringe benefits are non-wage compensation given to employees […]

Fifth Circuit Rules in Physician’s Employment Discrimination Case

/cdklawyers.com// 03/22/2012 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in a physician’s employment discrimination case. Nassar v. Univ. of Tex. S.W. Medical Center, No. 11-10338 (5th Cir. March 8, 2012), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/11/11-10338-CV0.wpd.pdf. The jury found that the doctor was constructively discharged and retaliated against. The employer appealed.   Constructive discharge claims are essentially […]

Dallas Employment Law Attorney Explains Why So Many Employment-Related Lawsuits Settle

/cdklawyers.com// 03/11/2012 Most civil lawsuits, including employment law cases, settle well before trial. Keith Clouse, a Dallas, Texas employment lawyer, explains some of the reasons why so many employment-related lawsuits settle.   First, cost motivates many settlements. Litigation is expensive, and attorney fees add up quickly. For employers, costs also include the time and attention […]