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Hiring Seasonal Workers: What Employers Need to Know

With the holiday season upon us, more employers are considering hiring extra staff to take on their extra work. It’s important to remember that many regulations apply to temporary employees just as they do to full-time workers. Here are a few issues to keep in mind: Employment Laws Some employment regulations apply to temporary workers just as […]

What Employers Need to Know About the EEOC and TWC Discrimination / Harassment / Retaliation Charge Process

While no employer likes to think about an employee filing a discrimination complaint, it’s important to be prepared by knowing how the process works. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) some of the most common discrimination complaints concern refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or harassment due to: Race Age Gender Disability National origin Pregnancy Retaliation for […]

Peckham Martin, PLLC Lawyers Participate in Bar Leadership Positions

Mary Martin has been elected and serves as a Director of the State Bar of Texas and is active in several Bar committees, including those dealing with Veteran’s affairs. Charles Peckham has been appointed and serves on the Pattern Jury Charge Committee of the State Bar of Texas for Business, Consumer, Insurance and Employment. “Serving the […]

TWC Tips for Providing Job References

When a former employee pursues an opportunity with a new employer, requesting job references is a standard part of the process. However, job references have recently become a controversial topic, as some employees have brought defamation lawsuits against employers for giving negative information. As a result, some employers are reluctant to give references, which can […]

What Employers Need to Know About the EEOC and TWC Discrimination / Harassment / Retaliation Charge Process

While no employer likes to think about an employee filing a discrimination complaint, it’s important to be prepared by knowing how the process works. According to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) some of the most common discrimination complaints concern refusal to hire, termination, demotion, or harassment due to: Race Age Gender Disability National origin Pregnancy Retaliation for […]