Graduate students are employees. September 02 09/02/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse A win for graduate student employees--the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has overturned a 2005 Brown University decision and …
08/22/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse Forensic analysis may seem like a daunting task, but do not let it deter you. Although typically used in investigating computer crimes, forensic analysis has become prevalent in civil …
08/16/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit, in a case of first impression, decided Swindol v. Aurora Flight Scis. Corp. on August 8, 2016, and created a new exception to the employment-at-will doctrine. The …
08/09/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”). For the first time, companies and employers have a federal civil remedy for an employee’s …
“Starting January 1, 2017, employers must electronically submit workplace injuries and illnesses” August 02 08/02/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued a …
07/18/2016 (press release: cdklawyers) // Dallas, Texas // Keith Clouse On May 5, 2016, the White House issued a report on non-compete agreements. Employers provide non-competes to protect their trade secrets and confidential information. However, the US …
01/24/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed summary judgment for an employer in an Americans with Disabilities Act matter. Cannon v. Jacobs Field Servs. N. Am,. …
01/24/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Most employers know they have a duty under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate an employee’s disability. Some employers, however, may not realize …
01/17/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed in part and vacated in part a discrimination and retaliation case. Wheat v. Fl. Parish Juv. Justice Comm’n, No. 14- …
01/17/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employment law attorney Keith Clouse believes, while each situation should be evaluated on its own, an employer must recognize that inconsistent discipline may lead …
01/03/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas non-compete lawyer Keith Clouse notes that an employer that takes these steps may increase its ability to enforce a non-compete agreement. 1. Choose the right …
01/10/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employer lawyer Keith Clouse notes that the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a statement and provided information regarding …
01/10/2016 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse suggests that an employer keep these “don’ts” in mind when evaluating employee performance. Don’t generalize. Be specific. Saying an …
12/27/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently considered a retaliation case. Brandon v. Sage Corp., No. 14-51320 (Dec. 10, 2015), available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/ …
12/20/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas Employment Lawyer Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse represents employers and employees in various employment-related disputes. Here, he discusses workers’ …
12/13/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse To prove a retaliation case, an employee must establish that an employer took an “adverse employment action” against the employee after the employee complained of unlawful …
12/06/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed summary judgment for an employer in a retaliation case. Porter v. Houma Terrebonne Housing Auth. Bd. of Comm’rs, No. 14 …
11/26/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse regularly drafts separation agreements for senior executives. He notes that these agreements can differ widely in their terms. For …
11/29/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse assists companies with employment-related matters, including discrimination lawsuits. He also advises clients on policy matters and …
11/25/2015 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse represents both executives and employers in employment-related matters, including the dissolution of employer-employee relationships. …
