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7 Ways Employers Can Protect Confidential Information During the COVID-19 Crisis
Technology and “bring your own device” (BOD) have made it easier for employees to make confidential business information vulnerable to view by a competitor or others. Perhaps an [...]
Can I Be Forced to Go Into Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?
Could an employer require you to work during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak? The answer depends on the job you have. If your local government defines your role as “essential,” [...]
Furlough vs. Layoff: What is the Difference and What’s Important for Employers?
During these uncertain economic times, employers and employees are learning the subtle, but important, differences between what it means to be furloughed and laid off. Here is what [...]
COVID19 Downsizing/Early Retirement or Voluntary Severance Agreements and Age Discrimination
During these uncertain times, employers are confronted with difficult choices, least of which is whether they can maintain their current workforce. When considering layoffs or "downsizing" plans in [...]
Tips for Texas Employers Dealing with Coronavirus
"DO NOT PANIC!" was the advice my doctor gave me about the Coronavirus which was expected to hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area in late April-early May 2020, yet [...]
Top 5 Tips for Employers Regarding Social Media
Employers are saddled with a myriad of federal and state laws with which they must comply -- and this includes rules related to the area of social media. [...]
No Joking at Work? Is That a Joke?
When is Joking at Work a Problem? Shareholder Casey Erick recently delivered a webinar for the American Staffing Association, entitiled: Harassment, Discrimination, and Wrongful Termination. A follow-up question from [...]
The Fate of a New Paid Sick Time Ordinance for Dallas Workers is Now in the Hands of a Federal Judge
Update, Mar. 30, 2020, via Brian Farrington: The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a preliminary injunction against the City of Dallas, preventing enforcement [...]
