Navigating the unemployment benefit administrative process under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act can be difficult for employers. The act limits the type of conduct that may disqualify a claimant from receiving...more
Employers understand they have an obligation to investigate complaints of workplace misconduct. However, communications made during internal investigations are not totally without risk....more
11/13/2020
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Appeals ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Defamation ,
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Elder Abuse ,
Employee Misconduct ,
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Risk Management ,
Summary Judgment ,
Workplace Investigations
Addressing performance issues of employees who are on leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can present challenges for employers. An employer may discover, for instance, that prior to going out on FMLA leave, an...more