Hiring a Job Candidate Who Is Bound By a Non-Compete Agreement
/cdklawyers.com// 12/28/2010 Hiring a job candidate who is subject to a non-compete agreement with a former employer may expose an employer to huge risks. Before doing so, Keith Clouse, a Dallas non-compete lawyer, suggests an employer contact employment law counsel. An employment lawyer can advise an employer on how to avoid litigating against the job […]
Texas Supreme Courts Addresses Workers’ Compensation Issue
/cdklawyers.com// 12/21/2010 The Texas Supreme Court recently addressed an issue arising under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Leordeanu v. Am. Protection Ins. Co., No. 09-0330 (Tex. Dec. 3, 2010), available at http://www.supreme.courts.state.tx.us/historical/2010/dec/090330.htm. The Court answered the question, “Is traveling from one workplace to another while on the way home in the ‘course and scope of […]
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Opinion Regarding Disability Discrimination
/cdklawyers.com// 12/14/2010 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Winborne v. Sunshine Health Care, Inc., No. 09-60765 (5th Cir. Nov. 17, 2010), available at: http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/09/09-60765.0.wpd.pdf. The plaintiff worked as a nurse for the defendant, a rest home. She suffered attacks involving temporary loss of awareness, but […]
Understanding the “Minor” Provisions in an Employment Agreement
/cdklawyers.com// 12/10/2010 Being savvy business people, executives usually know what key provisions to look for in employment agreements, such as the compensation and non-compete terms. But employment agreements usually contain other provisions that may appear to be minor, boilerplate terms. An executive should understand these terms and how they could impact the employment relationship before […]
’Tis the Season to Go Shopping…and for Employers to Enforce Employment Policies Regarding Internet Use
/cdklawyers.com// 12/01/2010 Many Americans dive into the holiday season with enthusiasm and many also try to complete their online shopping while at work. Yet employees who shop online while at work not only reduce productivity, but they also put company computers at risk for viruses, spam and other Internet-born ills. What can an employer do […]
Employers May Need to Update Employee Handbooks for Calendar Year 2011
/cdklawyers.com// 11/08/2010 As the final months of 2010 come around, many employers may be thinking ahead to 2011. The coming new year provides a chance for an employer to reflect on which company policies are working (or not working) and to verify that its policies comply with all applicable laws. Reviewing and updating an employee […]
OSHA cited BP-Husky refinery for 42 willful, 20 serious violations
Legal News for Ohio Employment Attorneys. BP-Husky refinery received over $3 million in proposed penalties due to numerous violations. Ohio employment lawyer alerts- OSHA cited BP for willful violations and other serious safety hazards. Oregon, OH (News)—BP North American Inc. and BP-Husky Refining LLC have been cited for 42 suspected willful violations and 20 serious […]
Worker exposed to chemical powder at Utah business died
Legal news for Utah employment attorneys. A Saratoga Springs man died after being exposed to selenomethionine. Employment lawyers alert- A Sabinsa Corp. employee was exposed to a chemical and later went into cardiac arrest at American Fork Hospital. Provo, UT—A Saratoga Springs man died after being exposed to a chemical, which is believed to be […]
Texas worker loses hand after natural gas well accident
Legal news for Louisiana employment attorneys. Two workers were injured while conducting maintenance work at a natural gas well. Employment lawyers alerts- An accident injured two Bronco Oilfield Services workers at a natural gas well. Shreveport, LA—Two Longview residents were injured while working on a natural gas rig Tuesday night, December 29, 2009. The two […]
Oklahoma oil rig collapse killed worker; injured another
Legal news for Oklahoma employment attorneys. A oil rig collapsed for unknown reasons, which killed one worker. Employment lawyers alerts- An oil rig collapse in Oklahoma left one man dead and another injured. Major County, OK– An oil rig collapsed for unknown reasons on Saturday, December 26, 2009, which left one worker dead and another […]
Employment Law News Dallas -Water Utilities faces discrimination lawsuit
Legal news for employment attorneys. Thirteen workers filed a civil rights lawsuit against Dallas Water Utilities on racial allegations. Texas employment lawyers alerts- Thirteen workers filed a discrimination lawsuit against Dallas Water Utilities. Dallas, TX—A federal civil rights lawsuit filed against City Hall by thirteen Dallas Water Utilities employees, alleges they regularly endured racial discrimination […]
Dallas Employment Lawyer Keith Clouse Explains How an Employment-Related Lawsuit Unfolds
/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse – Dallas Employment Lawyer Unfortunately, not all employment relationships end well; some end up at the courthouse. Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse explains what happens next. A lawsuit is typically filed by a former employee, and the defendant company must then answer it within the required timeframe. At that point, the parties will […]