There are many areas in which Texas business owners can rejoice in their freedom to define their own destiny; misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when they should be characterized as an employee is not one! Do not make the mistake of not understanding this area of employment law if ...
Pledges not to compete are often found in employment contracts when the employee has access to sensitive information about a business or that business’ client base. Texas is different than many other states when it comes to non-compete, non-disclosure and non-solicitation agreements. What you ma ...
Texas law permits private employers and nonprofit organizations to offer at-will employment – a term used to refer to an employment arrangement in which either party may terminate the relationship at any time without cause. Unfortunately, some employers make mistakes that make it difficult for the ...
As your business grows, you will invariably reach a point where you simply cannot manage all aspects of the business without help. But many small business owners are finding it increasingly difficult to find quality employees to fill needed positions. The U.S. Small Business Administration claims th ...
Austin-Round Rock was recently named one of the top places to start a small business in the United States by the officials at RewardExpert, a company that helps users maximize credit card and travel rewards. With small businesses ripe for growth in the area, many will soon find a need to bring on em ...
According to Small Business Trends, 69% of U.S. entrepreneurs start their businesses at home. While neighbors probably will not complain about a few visitors who look and act like guests, a steady stream of clients and customers parking in front of your home is likely to provoke complaints, fines an ...
Most people who serve as an officer or director of a charitable or nonprofit organization do so because of a sincere desire to help support a mission or purpose in which they believe deeply. When contemplating giving of your valuable resources or time, there are several legal questions you should co ...
