You may have heard the term “golden parachute” without fully understanding what that means. Typically offered only to top executives, the term refers to those perks enjoyed by outgoing company leaders after corporate mergers and acquisitions. Golden parachutes may...
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When employers don’t compensate when demanding a noncompete
Covenants not to compete, or non-compete agreements, have become common employment contract inclusions. Businesses across Texas may require that employees sign non-compete agreements to protect the company. These restrictive covenants prevent people from accepting...
Can employers adjust time clock records to eliminate overtime?
There are many questionable strategies that employers might utilize to avoid overtime pay obligations. Some companies hire workers on a salary basis, pay them as little as possible and then demand that they work overtime every week. Other times, employers include...
What do reasonable accommodations look like?
If an employee is disabled, employers are obligated to make reasonable accommodations so that they can continue to have their job. For instance, an employee could suffer a spinal cord injury in a car accident that leaves them with a lifelong disability. If their...
What happens if you violate a non-compete agreement?
A non-compete agreement is intended to prevent an employee from working for a competitor or starting a similar business for a certain period or within a specific geographical area after leaving a company. They are common in industries where intellectual property,...
