Most Bay Area businesses aim to embrace diversity and inclusion as integral parts of their core values. However, these objectives are often not well-defined. For instance, a company might be committed to diverse hiring in terms of gender and ethnicity, but they may still face challenges in fostering inclusion. Additionally,…
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Oregon Employment Law Changes for 2025: Key Updates for Employers
2025 brought several new employment laws in Oregon that significantly impact workplace policies and operations. These changes address a range of topics, from wage requirements to worker classification and family leave. Below is a summary of the most important updates that Oregon employers should be aware of, ranked from most…
California Employment Law Update for 2025: Key Legislative Changes Employers Must Know
California’s 2024 legislative session concluded with Governor Gavin Newsom approving several critical bills that will impact workplace policies starting January 1, 2025. These new laws cover a broad spectrum of areas, including anti-discrimination protections, paid family leave, freelance worker rights, and more. Employers need to review and update their policies,…
Unusual Corporate Practices and Their Legal Implications
1. Some corporations undertake extreme Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) initiatives, such as pledging to donate a significant portion of their profits to social causes or implementing radical environmental sustainability measures. While these practices can enhance a business’s reputation, they are not always without legal and financial risks. Legal Implications: Fiduciary…
What an Employment Attorney Can Do for You
Businesses of any size can benefit from the services of an experienced San Jose employment attorney. The employment lawyers at Structure Law Group represent companies ranging from one-member LLCs to Fortune 500 firms employing thousands of workers. Here are just a few examples of what our employment attorneys can do…
Social Media Policy for Businesses
No matter what size Texas business you run, social media has become critical for brand visibility, customer engagement, and market insight. Compared to traditional advertising channels, social media is a cost-effective marketing tool that builds brand loyalty, targets specific audiences, and provides a platform for direct customer interaction, which drives…
The Rise of AI in Hiring and Management: Legal Landscape and Implications for Texas Businesses
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly transforming the workplace, with significant implications for hiring and employment practices. While AI can offer potential benefits such as efficient and streamlined operations, boosted workforce productivity, improved decision-making, and enhanced employee experience, it can also introduce significant legal challenges. This article examines some of the…
Implications of Slack, Teams and Other Conversation Platforms
Although platforms like Slack and Teams have become indispensable tools for modern collaboration, their widespread adoption raises crucial legal and compliance challenges for organizations. These platforms store a vast amount of user data, including messages, files and even employee metadata. They are subject to stringent data privacy regulations like the…
Terminating an Employee in Texas
Texas is an at-will employment state, meaning at-will employees may be terminated at any time for any reason, as long as it is not an illegal reason when the decision is in the best interest of an employer. Terminating employees is rarely an easy decision, and any business struggling with…
Sexual Harassment Training Requirements in Texas – Is Your Business Compliant?
Sexual harassment training is not necessary for non-government workers in Texas but is required for all state employees. If you are dealing with sexual harassment concerns in your workplace, makes sure you speak to a Texas employment attorney. Changes to Texas sexual harassment laws last year have now made more…