In addition to my frequent law blog postings about employment law, family law and wrongful termination litigation on this site I decided to branch out with my free legal content into the world of podcasting. I am not convinced the podcast is a better delivery method for legal analysis and discussion; but for now it’s something …
The Kielich Law Firm Podcast for Texas law and lawyers Read More »
It’s that time of year where employers throw Halloween parties and accept employees wearing Halloween costumes in the workplace. Halloween is a fun way to play dress up and pretend; but it’s also a really good way to create lasting problems in the workplace. Attorney Robin Shea writes about Halloween-related employment problems from the employer’s …
A few months ago I wrote a post about problems with 50/50 custody arrangements. Generally, the problems I discussed are relevant to any kind of custom or creative custody arrangement deviating from the standard possession order or extended standard possession order schedule found in the Texas Family Code. 50/50 custody arrangements are not the only type …
Creative Custody and Possession Schedules in a Texas Divorce Read More »
You may remember a few years ago there was a big kerfuffle about a Fidelity Investments employee in the North Texas who was fired for allegedly discussing fantasy football at work under an anti-gambling policy. Arguments were had whether fantasy football is gambling and whether it was fair that the employee was fired. It went …
Can you be fired for playing fantasy football at work in Texas? Read More »
I get a LOT of calls and emails to my Texas law office from people who left their employer and the employer refuses to pay the former employee’s final paycheck. It’s inexcusable for employers to think that just because they no longer have to rely on the employee for continued work that they don’t have …