Running a business has its ups and downs. Disputes are bound to arise from time to time. “In any business, even though the people running it are partners, and perhaps friends, anything can and does happen. While they may agree…
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Know your employee status to file an unpaid overtime claim
If you worked overtime and want to claim payment, know your employee status. Check this before submitting a request for payment. There is no question that if you work overtime, you should be paid for that overtime, no matter what…
Is reverse engineering misappropriation of a trade secret?
Despite the fact that trade secrets don’t have a formal registration process, they are protected. You’d think if a company had a trade secret they wanted to hold close to their chest, they’d have a process where they could register…
The key to avoiding employment disputes is doing it right the first time
In order to avoid disputes at work, it’s best to have proper employment agreements, procedures and policies in place. Those who have been in business for a fair length of time appreciate the old saying that if something is worth…
Non-compete agreements may be enforceable
There is a great legal debate about whether or not non-compete agreements are enforceable. The answer is: sometimes they are. “If you’re offered an executive level job and salary and other issues are under negotiation, get an experienced Dallas business…
E-mail retention is an issue in many companies
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act passed four years ago. Many think the law is working, but aren’t sure how it affects e-mails. It was President George W. Bush that brought the Sarbanes-Oxley Act into being, with the intention to boost accounting oversight…
Whistleblower actions have been around forever
Whistleblower lawsuits have been around for centuries. Their impact is still significant. Another term for a whistleblower lawsuit is “qui tam,” and this form of legal action has actually been around for centuries. That certainly says something about mankind’s avarice…
Texas Employer and Employee Are Equal in Bargaining
Texas is noted for being a state with the ‘most’ employer friendly employment laws. Employers and employees are equal in bargaining. Even with the legal notion in Texas that the employer and employee are equal in bargaining, there are still…
Being Accused of a Crime Is Not Grounds for Firing in Texas
Employers in Texas need to know what constitutes illegal discrimination. Being informed may avoid a lawsuit. “When it comes to employment law in Texas, there are two forms of illegal discrimination that you need to know about for your business.…
Double Collecting Is Consumer Fraud
Buying a car even if you haggle down the price will still cost you more than it should with this scam. Ever bought a car and thought you got a really great deal – until you added up the costs…
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