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Michael Kelsheimer focuses his practice on the employment law needs of Texas businesses and executives across several industries, including healthcare, oil and gas, construction and real estate. With more than 160 laws that impact the employment relationship, clients count on Michael to find effective solutions for every workplace problem they may encounter, both in and out of the courtroom. He has achieved favorable results in litigation before state and federal courts and in arbitration involving many issues, including non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, trade secret theft, all types of discrimination claims, executive employment agreements and FLSA wage and hour claims.

Who, What, Why . . .

Who does it apply to:  Every employer, but especially those subject to discrimination laws or who have employees classified as exempt from overtime.

Why should I have any:  If done right, a job description can help avoid discrimination claims, make job listings and interviews a snap, provide the analysis

I get this question at least once every couple of weeks.  Recently, however, I finally reduced the list to writing.  So, here is the benefit of my wisdom . . . if you can call it that.  Follow these rules for safe termination:

1. Always have two people in the room. Two recounts of what

Who, What, Why . . .

Who does it apply to: Every employer who receives an application for employment from a service member, employs a service member, or may reemploy a service member.

What is the purpose of the law: It is designed to prevent discrimination by employers against service members based on their service,