Many companies fail to use severance agreements. These agreements are critical to ensure that companies are protected from a variety of claims when an employee is terminated. Companies must be prepared with an agreement that contains the relevant provisions that are needed any time an employee is let go. In this episode, I outline some of the most …

In this episode, I review the various provisions that employers should consider adding to their employee handbooks. No employer is too small to have an employee handbook. By reviewing these provisions employers will be better able to decide what provisions they may need. For more information on this topic you can read my blog post here: https://tex…

Sexual Harassment does not belong in any workplace. Unfortunately, it occurs in many workplaces throughout the country every day. In this episode I will review how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace including the policies and practices that can be used to help reduce instances of sexual harassment at a company. You can read more about pr…

he National Labor Relations Board has become more aggressive than ever in enforcing the national Labor Relations Act. But too many employers are unaware of how the National Labor Relations Act applies to them and what to do if they receive an NLRB charge. In this episode, I discuss the steps to take once a NLRB charge is filed against your organiza…

In this episode, I discuss how companies typically respond to an EEOC charge including what they do when they first receive notice of a charge, common pitfalls to avoid, and drafting the statement of position. For more information on the topics in this episode, you can view my blog posts on the issue: How to Respond to an EEOC Charge - Texas Labor …

In this episode, I discuss the various independent contractor tests including that are currently used in Texas to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. The episode examines the twenty factor test that is traditionally used and the new test used to determine whether workers in the gig economy are independent contractor…

In this episode, I discuss my labor and employment law predictions that I made for 2021 and my labor and employment law predictions for 20222. You can read more about my past predictions for 2021 here: https://texaslaborlawblog.com/2021-labor-and-employment-predictions-reviewed/ You can read about my predictions for 2022 here: https://texaslaborlaw…

The Texas Legislature finished up a jam-packed legislative session this summer that will have profound impacts on employment law in the state of Texas. In this episode, we discuss some of the bills that were enrolled this year and their impact on employers in the state. You can read more about the issues discussed on this episode in this post on my…

In this episode, I discuss the Supreme Court's labor and employment law cases for the 2020-2021 term. Among the cases discussed are Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, which concerned access for unions to agricultural employers in California. The Court found that granting unions access for up to 3 hours per day for 120 days per year was a taking and the…

In this episode, I discuss OSHA's emergency temporary standard for businesses that engage in healthcare and healthcare support services. Specifically, I address which business must follow this standard, what are the requirements, and how businesses can follow the requirements that are outlined within the standards. I also briefly discuss some of th…

In this episode, I discuss the recent union organizing drive at Amazon including some of the reasons that employees may have voted for a union and why the employees ultimately voted down the union. I also explore how organizing drives typically begin and the differences between the two types of organizing drives: union driven and employee driven. I…

Workplace investigations are one of the most critical steps to respond to any employment law or other workplace problem. Unfortunately many companies are ill prepared to conduct an investigation or do so in a haphazard manner. In this episode, I review how companies can successfully conduct investigations in the workplace. The first part of the epi…

In this episode, I discuss Governor Abbott's executive order GA-34, which ended Texas's mask mandate. The podcast reviews what this means for Texas businesses and whether they can continue to require employees and customers to wear masks. Listeners will also discover what accommodations should be considered for individuals with a religious objectio…