Dallas Employment Lawyer - Attorney Keith Clouse

Friday, May 18, 2012

With summer fast approaching, Dallas, Texas employment lawyer Keith Clouse offers the following tips for employers to help them embrace the summer season while remaining compliant with state and federal employment laws.

Dallas, Texas employment law attorney Keith Clouse represents employers that are being investigated by the Department of Labor for violations of federal employment laws.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employees could not pursue claims against their former employer for fraudulently inducing them to terminate their employment with the employer and to accept employment with a wholly owned subsidiary.

Depending on the nature of the email mistake, an email could lead to a person’s termination or wind up as an exhibit in an employment-related lawsuit.

The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled on a case involving the wrongful termination of an employee because the employee refused to perform an illegal act.

Women make up nearly half of America’s workforce, yet, a significant gender earnings gap persists. Mr. Clouse explains some of the laws designed to close this gap.

Dallas non-compete lawyer Keith Clouse litigates disputes over non-compete agreements and the wrongful use of trade secrets.

Non-compete cases move rapidly and expenses mount quickly.

A key provision in any employment law agreement concerns an employer’s right to terminate an executive because of the executive’s misconduct, or “for cause.”

Unfortunately, when an employer fires an employee, not all loose ends can be addressed at the termination meeting. So, can an employer withhold the terminated employee’s final paycheck until the employee addresses the employer’s concerns?

Contact Keith Clouse:

KEITH A. CLOUSE

Clouse Dunn LLP

214.220.2722
214.220.3833 ( fax)
keith@clousedunn.com

Areas of Practice:
  • Unfair competition—including noncompete agreements and trade secrets
  • Discrimination and harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Employment Contracts
  • Wage and Hour/Overtime
  • ERISA/Employee benefits
  • Negligent hiring, retention and supervision
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