Texas employers should get ready to comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new federal law that goes into effect June 27, 2023. The PWFA provides additional protections for pregnant employees, employees who have recently given birth, and employees with related medical conditions. The PWFA requires employers to provide additional accommodations for limitationsRead more
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that it will be withdrawing its Independent Contractor Rule, effective May 6, 2021. Read below to find out how this affects Texas employers. Why does it matter whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor? Under employment statutes, a worker is either categorized as anRead more
As Election Day approaches, Texas employers may face a number of different questions regarding employees taking time off to vote. Here, we answer some frequently asked questions in this area. 1. Are Texas employers required to provide employees time off to vote? Yes, in certain circumstances. Under Texas law, an employer must allow an employeeRead more
