Press Releases on June 25, 2013 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Texas Non-Compete Lawyer Discusses Recent Texas Appellate Court Case Regarding

01/18/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Keith Clouse, a Texas non-compete lawyer, notes that the San Antonio appellate court recently ruled in a non-compete dispute. The Court held that a company’s failure to pay commission payments to an employee could not …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:35 GMT

EEOC Issues Final Regulations Regarding the Genetic Information

11/28/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued final regulations regarding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”). GINA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Employers May Need to Implement Social Media Employment Policies

11/26/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse “Social media” refers to online media that facilitates conversations via the Internet and that allows users to share in creating the media’s content. Social media examples include Facebook and Twitter. Because social …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Terminating an Employee Who Belongs to a Protected Class

11/18/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse An employer’s reason for discharging an employee cannot be based on the employee’s membership in a class protected by law. For example, an employer cannot fire an employee because the employee is of a certain race or …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Employment Law Issue: Addressing Short-timers Syndrome

11/14/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse A resigning employee typically gives an employer two weeks’ notice. The employee then uses the notice period to wrap up projects and to answer questions while the employer either hires a replacement or divides the …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Employers May Need to Update Employee Handbooks for Calendar Year 2011

11/08/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse As the final months of 2010 come around, many employers may be thinking ahead to 2011. The coming new year provides a chance for an employer to reflect on which company policies are working (or not working) and to …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

What Are an Employer's Obligations Regarding Pay Earned During Holiday Weeks?

11/07/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse With the holiday season approaching, many employers and employees may be wondering what an employer’s obligations are regarding compensation earned during holiday weeks. The Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal law …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

When an Employer and an Employee Settle an Employment-Related Dispute, What is Included in the Settlement Agreement?

10/31/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Employers and employees may find themselves in disputes with one another. Quite often, these disputes can be resolved via mediation or settlement negotiations between attorneys. If so, the parties usually enter into …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Halloween Parties at Work: A Trick or a Treat?

10/28/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Some employers host office parties to celebrate Halloween. These parties can boost morale and encourage camaraderie among employees. But, to avoid legal exposure, an employer should consider taking some precautions. …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Texas Supreme Court Enforces Arbitration Agreement in Employment Discrimination Matter

10/25/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that an arbitration agreement between an employer and a former employee should be enforced. In re 24R, Inc., No. 09-1025 (Tex. Oct. 22, 2010), available at http://www.supreme. …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Fifth Circuit Rules for Dallas County District Attorney's Office

10/01/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled for the employer in a recent Title VII and § 1981 race discrimination matter. Jackson v. Watkins, No. 09-10635 (5th Cir. Sept. 13, 2010), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

A Texas Temporary Restraining Order Can Prevent an Ex-Employee

09/12/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse If an employee who is subject to a covenant not to compete leaves an employer to work for a competing business, the employer may find itself in an emergency legal situation. Keith Clouse, a Dallas non-compete lawyer, …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

United States Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division Issues

08/27/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the new health care reform law, amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide reasonable break times for nursing mothers to express milk. The …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Dallas Employment Attorney Keith Clouse

09/07/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Most employees begin new jobs by acknowledging receipt and understanding of the employer’s policies. Frequently, such policies state that employees have no right to privacy or ownership over the contents placed on …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:36 GMT

Can an Employer "Force" its Employees to Clock Out for a Lunch Break?

08/22/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse An employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act may wish to “work through lunch” so the employee can leave the workplace earlier. But an employer can require an employee to take an unpaid lunch break, provided the …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:35 GMT

'Tis the Season to Go Shopping and for Employers to Enforce Employment Policies

12/01/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Many Americans dive into the holiday season with enthusiasm and many also try to complete their online shopping while at work. Yet employees who shop online while at work not only reduce productivity, but they also put …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:34 GMT

Hiring an Employment Law Attorney to Conduct Employee Training Sessions

01/07/2011 // Attorney Keith Clouse Many companies train employees on key employment policies, such as discrimination and harassment. These programs are typically designed to both help the employer comply with federal and state employment laws and to …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:35 GMT

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Resolves ERISA Issue

12/29/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently resolved a case concerning the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Leipzig v. Principal Life Ins. Co., No. 10-10394 (Nov. 29, 2010), available at http://www.ca5. …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:35 GMT

Hiring a Job Candidate Who Is Bound By a Non-Compete Agreement

12/28/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse Hiring a job candidate who is subject to a non-compete agreement with a former employer may expose an employer to huge risks. Before doing so, Keith Clouse, a Dallas non-compete lawyer, suggests an employer contact …

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Published on June 25, 2013 - 18:35 GMT

Texas Supreme Courts Addresses Workers' Compensation Issue

12/21/2010 // Attorney Keith Clouse The Texas Supreme Court recently addressed an issue arising under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. Leordeanu v. Am. Protection Ins. Co., No. 09-0330 (Tex. Dec. 3, 2010), available at http://www.supreme.courts.state. …

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