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Published on November 24, 2009 - 22:19 GMT

Dallas Employment Lawyer Educates - Waiving Federal Age Discrimination Claims in a Severance Agreement

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas Employment Lawyer/ 11/18/2009 In tough economic times, employers may ask certain employees to take early retirement packages.  Oftentimes such a package contains a waiver whereby an …

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Published on November 24, 2009 - 22:19 GMT

Timing Matters in a Workplace Retaliation Case, says Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas Employment Lawyer/ 11/18/2009 Federal and state laws forbid an employer from retaliating against an employee by treating the employee adversely simply because the employee complained about …

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Published on November 18, 2009 - 22:19 GMT

Waiving Federal Age Discrimination Claims in a Severance Agreement

/cdklawyers.com// 11/18/2009 In tough economic times, employers may ask certain employees to take early retirement packages.  Oftentimes such a package contains a waiver whereby an employee releases any claims the employee …

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Published on November 18, 2009 - 22:19 GMT

Timing Matters in a Workplace Retaliation Case

/cdklawyers.com// 11/18/2009 Federal and state laws forbid an employer from retaliating against an employee by treating the employee adversely simply because the employee complained about workplace discrimination. A retaliation …

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Published on November 9, 2009 - 17:18 GMT

Dallas Employment Lawyer Keith Clouse Discusses the Recent Settlement in a Lawsuit Over a Non-Compete Agreement

/cdklawyers.com// 11/09/2009 Recent news articles covered the lawsuit brought by Starbucks to enforce a non-compete agreement against a former Starbucks executive who is now employed by Dunkin’ Donuts.  The …

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Published on November 9, 2009 - 17:18 GMT

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment for an Employer in a Hostile Work Environment Case

/cdklawyers.com// 11/09/2009 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld summary judgment for an employer in a hostile work environment and retaliation case. Stewart v. Miss. Transp. Comm’n, No. …

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Published on November 5, 2009 - 18:17 GMT

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules for Insured in ERISA Matter, says Dallas Employment Lawyer, Keith Clouse

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas Employment Lawyer/ 10/19/2009 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that an insurance company abused its discretion in denying an insured disability benefits.  …

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Published on November 5, 2009 - 18:17 GMT

Should Employers Ban Employee Cell Phone Use While Driving? Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse discusses

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas Employment Lawyer/ 10/27/2009 President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order banning federal employees from texting while driving. The order covers both federal employees who use …

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Published on November 5, 2009 - 18:17 GMT

Dallas Employment Lawyer Keith Clouse Explains How an Employment-Related Lawsuit Unfolds

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas Employment Lawyer/ 10/27/2009 Unfortunately, not all employment relationships end well; some end up at the courthouse.  Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse explains what happens next …

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Published on November 3, 2009 - 17:17 GMT

Is an Oral Employment Agreement Valid in Texas?

/cdklawyers.com// 11/03/2009 Is an oral employment agreement valid in Texas?  It depends.  Most employment contracts are committed to written form, but some employers and employees agree to employment terms during …

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Published on November 3, 2009 - 17:17 GMT

Fifth Circuit Finds No Same-Sex Harassment in Employment Case

/cdklawyers.com// 11/03/2009 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld summary judgment for an employer in a same-sex sexual harassment and retaliation matter.  Love v. Motiva Enters. LLC, No. …

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Published on October 27, 2009 - 18:17 GMT

Should Employers Ban Employee Cell Phone Use While Driving?

/cdklawyers.com// 10/27/2009 President Barack Obama recently signed an executive order banning federal employees from texting while driving. The order covers both federal employees who use government-provided cars or …

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Published on October 27, 2009 - 18:17 GMT

Dallas Employment Lawyer Explains How an Employment-Related Lawsuit Unfolds

/cdklawyers.com// 10/27/2009 Unfortunately, not all employment relationships end well; some end up at the courthouse.  Dallas employment lawyer Keith Clouse explains what happens next. A lawsuit is …

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Published on October 19, 2009 - 23:18 GMT

Can an Employer Withhold Funds from an Employee’s Paycheck?

/cdklawyers.com// 10/19/2009 An employer may wish to withhold funds from an employee’s paycheck to cover expenses associated with equipment damaged by the employee or cash shortages in a cash register manned by the …

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Published on October 19, 2009 - 23:18 GMT

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules for Insured in ERISA Matter

/cdklawyers.com// 10/19/2009 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently found that an insurance company abused its discretion in denying an insured disability benefits.  Alexander v. Hartford Life & Acc. …

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Published on October 13, 2009 - 19:20 GMT

Some Employers Must Create Affirmative Action Plans

/cdklawyers.com// 10/13/2009 A company doing business with the federal government may be subject to certain requirements regarding equal employment opportunities.  Some government contractors must provide equal employment …

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Published on October 13, 2009 - 19:20 GMT

The ADA Protects Workers Who Are Perceived to be Disabled

/cdklawyers.com// 10/13/2009 The Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) has recently been expanded with amendments made effective earlier this year. The ADA protects an individual from adverse actions taken …

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Published on October 7, 2009 - 21:20 GMT

An Executive Who Plans to Resigns with “Good Reason” Should Consult with Counsel

/cdklawyers.com// 10/07/2009 Most high-level executives work pursuant to employment contracts.  These contracts usually include both a clause allowing the company to terminate the executive’s employment &ldquo …

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Published on October 7, 2009 - 21:20 GMT

Employers Should Dust Off Their Employee Handbooks

/cdklawyers.com// 10/07/2009 Many employers create employee handbooks and diligently hand them out to new employees, year after year. But, for several reasons, an employer must remember to periodically dust off its handbook and to …

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Published on October 5, 2009 - 16:20 GMT

Dallas employment lawyer educates - What Are Trade Secrets?

/cdklawyers.com/Keith Clouse - Dallas employment lawyer/ 09/28/2009 Many non-compete and non-solicitation agreements require an employee to protect the employer’s “trade secrets.”  But, what …

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