West Texas Employer Settles Disability Discrimination Suit

Running a business has its ups and downs. Disputes are bound to arise from time to time. “In any business, even though the people running it are partners, and perhaps friends, anything can and does happen. While they may agree on the day-to-day running of their venture, they may not agree on the smaller details …

The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on wage and hour compliance for 2010. Watch for increased investigations and fines. It seems that each year, the IRS has an issue to pursue that is near and dear to its heart. This year is no exception, with the laser-like focus on wage and hour compliance. Businesses …

In order to avoid disputes at work, it’s best to have proper employment agreements, procedures and policies in place. Those who have been in business for a fair length of time appreciate the old saying that if something is worth doing, it should be done right to avoid problems later. There is no truer saying …

There is a great legal debate about whether or not non-compete agreements are enforceable. The answer is: sometimes they are. “If you’re offered an executive level job and salary and other issues are under negotiation, get an experienced Dallas business lawyer to assist you,” said Ty Gomez, who writes for the Dallas based The Gomez …

Texas is noted for being a state with the ‘most’ employer friendly employment laws. Employers and employees are equal in bargaining. Even with the legal notion in Texas that the employer and employee are equal in bargaining, there are still some rules that companies must follow. For example, although they may terminate a worker at …

Employers in Texas need to know what constitutes illegal discrimination. Being informed may avoid a lawsuit. “When it comes to employment law in Texas, there are two forms of illegal discrimination that you need to know about for your business. The first thing is you can’t decline to hire or promote an individual because of …