Blogs
Employee v. Employer – The Value of Cases Over Time
There’s a common misconception in plaintiffs of employment law cases that their cases increase in value over time. The longer they fight, the more work they put into it – and the more work I put into it – leads them to believe that their case…
Why I Stopped Taking Cases on Pure Contingency
As a plaintiff’s lawyer working in employment law (or even a plaintiff’s lawyer in other areas), I found it increasingly hard to keep up with the volume of cases I had to take on in order for a pure contingency model to work. The times…
Employers: Stop Retaining Jerk Supervisors
I hear about this a lot, both in my work prosecuting claims for employees as well as defending claims for employers – some supervisors and managers at Texas companies get a lot of complaints lodged against them…
Template Contracts – Get Your Lawyer(s) Involved
Many companies rely on “template” contracts, swapping out names or sales prices as needed. That works fine… until it doesn’t.
I recently had a client burned…
How to Build a Bulletproof Employee Handbook
1. Why it matters – Clear, written employment policies are essential for setting employee expectations and ensuring consistent workplace standards. They help protect employers against legal claims, reduce the risk of accidental law violations…
Legal Compliance Tips
1. Understand “At-Will” Employment – Know what it means, but use it responsibly; adverse actions like termination or demotion can have legal consequences.
2. Follow Employment Laws – Be aware of federal and state rules on discrimination, harassment…
What is At-will Doctrine?
A lot of people think that they know. I get a lot of calls for people who are saying, well, I know what the at-will doctrine is, and then they will give me some sort of explanation but then not really know the depth of how deep this doctrine goes and how truly employer-friendly it is…
Top 3 Costly Mistakes in Texas Employment Handbooks
MISTAKE #1: Burying, omitting, or miswording a disclaimer about the at-will nature of the employee’s employment.
WHY IT’LL COST YOU: Since Texas is…
Employment Discrimination Laws: How Many Employees Trigger Legal Liability?
In Texas, and under federal law, an employer must have 15 or more employees in order for an employee to file a lawsuit against the employer for many of the different types of discrimination claims…
Texas Employers: If an Employee Sues You, It Could Cost You More Than You Think
Several key statutes, both state and federal, that employees file under against their current or former employers have a costly surprise for unwary employers: they’re…