The Texas Employer Handbook, published by Gray Reed & McGraw LLP, focuses on employment law issues relevant to Texas employers. It covers topics such as discrimination law including sexual orientation and national origin, employee classification issues like independent contractor status, wage and hour regulations including overtime rules, and compliance with federal and state labor laws. The blog provides guidance on legal risks and regulatory changes affecting employer practices, helping businesses navigate complex employment regulations and litigation risks in Texas. It also addresses practical considerations for employers in managing workforce policies and responding to government enforcement actions.
Co-authors Marcus Fettinger and Fred Gaona
Discrimination based on sex is illegal. Does that include sexual orientation? It depends on where you live. In Texas, discrimination based on sexual orientation may be inappropriate, but it is not illegal. Elsewhere in…
For the last year, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been working on proposed rule changes related to overtime exemptions. These changes are designed to substantially decrease the number of employees who are exempt from overtime. Today, the Department…
Who, What, Why . . .
Who does it apply to: Part of the protection comes from Title VII, which applies to employers with 15 or more employees. An overlapping part of the protection comes from the Immigration Reform and…
Who, What, Why . . .
Who does it apply to: The law applies to all employers with 15 or more employees.
What is the issue: Title VII was passed in the 1960s to protect against discrimination based on race,…
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Who does it apply to: The Jurors Right to Reemployment Act and the Jury System Improvement Act of 1978 applies to all employers in Texas. These laws protect the employment status of those employees…
