Welcome to Texas Business Matters! This is our fifth blog in a ten-part series on non-competes. In our last blog, we addressed whether an independent contractor can be bound by a non-compete agreement. In this blog, we will discuss the special rules for non-compete agreements for physicians. As we … [Read more...] about Physician Non-Compete Agreements Have Special Rules
Health care
Plaintiff-Friendly Statute Allows Private Whistleblower Claims by Nursing Home Workers
In Texas, if you work for a private employer, it is often perfectly legal for the employer to fire you for reporting illegal activity. However, there are some notable exceptions to this general rule. One is section 260A.014 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. This 2011 statute prohibits … [Read more...] about Plaintiff-Friendly Statute Allows Private Whistleblower Claims by Nursing Home Workers
Obamacare: Fewer than 50, (Some Say) Nifty
I frequently advise small businesses on employment laws. A reminder to all you small businesses with fewer than 50 employees: Obamacare’s requirement that employers offer health insurance to employees or pay a penalty, otherwise known as the “employer mandate,” which is set to take effect in 2015, … [Read more...] about Obamacare: Fewer than 50, (Some Say) Nifty