DOL’s New Paid Program Helps Employers Correct Inadvertent FLSA Violations
For employers who discover inadvertent overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor has a new pilot program to expedite resolution without litigation. The stated purpose of the new Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program is “to resolve such claims expeditiously […]
Employee Separations: What Texas Employers Need to Know
When an employee separates from an organization, it can be a challenging time for both parties. Even if the separation is amicable, managers should take steps aimed at preventing possible disputes over unemployment claims or even lawsuits. Here are a few points for Texas employers to keep in mind when dealing with employee separations, whether […]
SHRM Survey: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Is Under-Reported
Most incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace still go unreported, according to a 2018 survey by the Society for Human Resources Research (SHRM). Among the HR professionals surveyed, 36 percent reported at least one allegation of sexual harassment occurring in their organizations within the past year. Of those, more than one-third (36 percent) reported an […]
Noncompete Agreements in Texas: What Employers Need to Know
Noncompete clauses and agreements appear frequently in employment and other types of business contracts. In the employment scenario, a noncompete requires the employee to agree that upon termination or resignation, he or she will not enter into or start a business similar enough to the employer to be considered a competitor. Such agreements are aimed […]
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 […]
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 […]