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As many employment law firms here in Houston would corroborate, every year, a huge number of employment disputes come to surface because of negligence on the part of employers. These companies often violate the employment laws unintentionally and overlook the significance of consulting a suitable employment attorney. Today we look at the most common mistakes that are being made by…Read More

In Houston, employers often run into trouble regarding employee compensation. Dissatisfied employees can sometimes protest and drag their employers to consumer courts if there is any instance of lack of clarity in total working hours and the resultant compensation. As an employer, you need to safeguard your business against such negative publicity or legal hassles. The services of an employment…Read More

For small business, entering into a partnership is a great way to expand corporate horizons, pool in collective resources and manpower and strive together towards a common business objective. Partnership agreements benefit businesses and in most cases, push businesses towards faster and more conclusive fulfillment of business goals. When you are considering partnering up with another business, person, or entity,…Read More

A secret to having a profitable and growing business is a workforce of satisfied and high performance employees. To keep employees happy and prevent disengagement with their responsibilities, it is crucial for every business to facilitate easy and fluid communication with every employee, telling them about your expectations clearly and outlining your policies in a way that is easy to…Read More

This past month a client that we have been working with was able to expand from one to three locations. It is really great to be a part of our client’s growth and success. It is one of the benchmarks of success for any business owner and the opportunity we have to join in celebrating our clients’ successes always reminds…Read More

9/1 — Firm Holiday 9/3 — Texana Advisory Board 9/8 — Lionel’s Birthday 9/9 —Access Health Board Meeting 9/15 — Fundraiser forDistrict Clerk, Annie Elliott 9/16 —Taste of Mexico, benefitting Texana 9/17 — Fundraiser for CLL#1,Chris Morales 9/23 — Court Hearing 9/24 —Fort Bend Bar Association, Bench Bar Social 9/25 —Central Fort Bend Chamber Board Meeting 9/25 — Fort Bend…Read More

Employment lawsuits are always something businesses would do well to avoid. While most businesses are taking active measures to encourage diversity and good practices when it comes to employment procedures, even a one-off case employment lawsuit can be damaging to its reputation. As a business owner and employer, you would not want to find yourself on the wrong end of…Read More

Congratulations are in order! H-Texas Magazine chose Melissa as the 2014 Houston Top Lawyer in Labor and Employment Law. We are so proud of her and the work she is doing to help the businesses of Houston, Stafford TX, Richmond TX, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City, and surrounding areas with their employment and labor needs. Read the Press Release here.…Read More

Don’t Assume Overtime is Unnecessary for Salaried Employees Time and time again, we talk with experienced business owners who make big mistakes when it comes to deciding whether someone is entitled to minimum wage or overtime under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One of the most common mistakes that employers make is assuming that they don’t need to…Read More

Small businesses might need legal counsel from time to time when it comes to the legalities involved in business matters. Every Houston business needs the services of a good Houston lawyer, and the importance of hiring a Houston business attorney should never be downplayed. In Houston TX, there is a definite need for small businesses to get good quality legal…Read More