On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Nov 13, 2020 | Employment
Worker classification is often a misunderstood area. Many employers wrongly classify employees by mistake and some do it on purpose. Incorrect worker classification costs everyone. Employers could face severe penalties, and you can end up losing out on benefits. For...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Sep 21, 2020 | Employment
Companies in Texas know that they must comply with local, state and federal employment laws. These laws cover a myriad of topics including wages, civil rights and the need for people to take time off of work. The federal government’s Family and Medical Leave Act...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Sep 8, 2020 | Employment
When it comes to workplace accidents, there are many different issues to take into consideration, from determining whether an employee is eligible for benefits to litigation. Moreover, a very important aspect of workers’ compensation is the initial reporting of...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Employment
When you are hiring for your company, it is important to stay on the right side of the law. Depending on your particular company, you may be in the position to hire minors. While instilling a good work ethic in young people is commendable, you need to be aware of the...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | May 1, 2020 | Employment
To widen your pool of viable candidates, and to adhere to the latest regulations, consider making your workplace disabled-friendly. Besides physical accessibility, learn about additional aspects of creating a company culture that instills a sense of dignity for...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Employment
Employers in Texas and across the United States are responsible for providing a safe and secure work environment for their employees. This includes workers with racial, cultural, sexual and religious differences. Employers who do not take this issue seriously may...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Apr 13, 2020 | Employment
When you decide to hire a minor to work for your business, you must understand that employment laws are different for them. You will have many restrictions that you do not have with adult workers because of child labor laws. As long as you understand these...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Apr 2, 2020 | Employment
Keeping employees happy and invested in a business is one of the primary goals of any good business owner. It is also important to understand what the law requires out of employers concerning breaks. Like the majority of states, Texas does not require specific breaks...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Mar 6, 2020 | Employment
For employers, there are many important responsibilities to stay on top of, from preventing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace to ensuring that employees are able to perform their job duties in a safe environment. However, employers also need to...
On behalf of Steele Law Group, PLLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Employment
As an employer, it is your responsibility to run a successful team. This includes hiring and managing talented employees – as well as terminating workers when the situation calls for it. When you fire an employee, tensions are usually high regardless of the...
