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
Drafting a Non-Compete Agreement? Don’t Be Greedy
There is no guarantee that a judge will view a company’s business interests and needs the same way the company does.
When You’ve Been “Asked” to Resign…
Should the employee resign or wait to be fired?
It’s Summer Time: Are You Required to Pay Your Intern?
/cdklawyers.com/Dallas Employment Lawyer – Attorney Keith Clouse/ 08/11/2011 As students prepare to return to school, many are seeking to obtain work experience during the semester, even if it means taking an unpaid internship. However, employers need to understand their obligations when an internship is unpaid and when it is not. Under the Fair Labor Standards […]
Employer Liability
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Labor and Employment Alert
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Employers — Are You in Compliance?
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