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Texas

Suspect employees of theft? Questions are OK, but detaining risks ‘False imprisonment’ claim

07/01/2007

A high percentage of workplace theft is the work of insiders. That’s one reason you may want to question employees when money or goods disappear. But don’t act like the police …

Texas employers to receive unemployment-Tax refunds

07/01/2007

Texas employers who had paid taxes into the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund are set to receive approximately $320 million in refunds …

Houston firm pays $256,000 to settle overtime dispute

07/01/2007

BJ Chemical Services in Houston recently paid $256,000 in back wages to 56 workers following a U.S. Labor Department investigation …

Houston leads the country in manufacturing jobs

07/01/2007

A recent survey found that Houston has the most manufacturing jobs of any city in the United States …

Workers’ comp department improves web forms

07/01/2007

The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, recently improved the functionality of more than 90 forms posted on its web site …

Debit cards replace unemployment checks in Texas

07/01/2007

Unemployed Texans will no longer have to cash their checks to use their benefits …

When filing lawsuits, employees not entitled to ‘Two bites at the apple’

07/01/2007

A recent federal appellate court ruling should give some comfort to employers in Texas and other states in the 5th Circuit …

You Can Issue ‘Gag Order’ While Investigating Complaint

06/19/2007

Nothing disrupts a workplace like unbridled rumors, especially when it’s about a sexual harassment complaint. Such chatter can make it hard to carry out a fair and impartial investigation. For that reason, you can—and should—be proactive about curbing idle speculation while your organization investigates …

Track customer complaints—you may need them later

06/01/2007

If subjective criteria like attitude, leadership and being a team player are part of your organization’s employee evaluations, you’d be wise to keep detailed records of customer complaints …

Make sure agreement doesn’t include no-Lawsuit clause

06/01/2007

Using independent contractors can save money on benefits, overtime, workers’ compensation and a whole host of other costs associated with having employees. But watch out if your agreements with independent contractors include a clause prohibiting them from taking “a position contrary” to their status as independent contractors …