Keith Clouse, Author at Clouse Brown

New Overtime and Wage Rules for 2020 Every Employer Needs to Know

In the last quarter of 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued two new rules regarding overtime and non-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rules mark the first significant update to the regulations governing regular rate requirements under the FLSA in over 50 years.

Keith Clouse In Employment Counseling

Breathing New Life into Old Workplace Policies

It’s that time of the year again – when employers should reflect upon the previous year and revise employee handbooks and employee policy and procedure guidelines to ensure that they are compliant with the most recent interpretations of both federal and state employment regulations. This can help employers reduce their risk of liability for future litigation, so long as employers…

Keith Clouse In Employment Litigation

You’ve Been WARNed: Protecting Your Company Amid Large-Scale Layoffs and Business Closures

After filing for bankruptcy last month, retail chain store Charming Charlie was sued by a former employee as part of a proposed class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the WARN Act. To avoid being in the unfortunate situation that Charming Charlie now faces – a potential lawsuit on top of bankruptcy proceedings – employers should ensure they know whether…

Keith Clouse In Employment Litigation

Breaking News: SCOTUS Allows Discrimination Claim to Proceed, Absent Adherence to Statutory EEOC Filing Requirements

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Fort Bend County v. Davis opens a narrow door for plaintiffs to attempt bringing claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended without previously filing a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) asserting such claims. (more…)

Keith Clouse In Alternative Dispute Resolution

Top Reasons Disputes Don’t Settle During Mediation

Whether you are attending mediation because you are contractually obligated or because you are seeking to resolve a dispute in a timely and cost-effective manner, knowing the potential pitfalls below and how to avoid them can assist you in preparing for mediation.

Keith Clouse In Employment Litigation

2018 Employment Law in Review, Part 2: Texas Courts

In the second entry of our two-part series, we discuss some of the most significant Texas court cases from 2018 impacting employment law.

Keith Clouse In Employment Litigation

2018 Employment Law in Review, Part 1: SCOTUS

Last year was filled with important employment decisions that will have an effect on future litigation of employment claims on both the state and federal level. In the first entry of our two-part series, we discuss some of the most significant SCOTUS cases from 2018 impacting employment law.

Keith Clouse In Post-Employment Restrictions

What Executives and Employers Need to Know About the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act

TUTSA outlines a modernized definition of protectable trade secrets, provides a streamlined channel for employers to obtain injunctive relief, and includes a provision for employers to recover attorneys’ fees for willful or malicious conduct by employees.

Keith Clouse In Employment Counseling

Out with the Old Policies, In with the New Employee Handbooks

For employers to have maximal protection, their policies and procedures should reflect the most recent updates and changes in employment regulations.

Keith Clouse In Workplace Investigations

Responding to an EEOC Charge

Your company just received a notice from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stating that a charge of discrimination and/or harassment has been filed against the company. What do you do next?

Keith Clouse

New Overtime and Wage Rules for 2020 Every Employer Needs to Know

Breathing New Life into Old Workplace Policies

You’ve Been WARNed: Protecting Your Company Amid Large-Scale Layoffs and Business Closures

Breaking News: SCOTUS Allows Discrimination Claim to Proceed, Absent Adherence to Statutory EEOC Filing Requirements

Top Reasons Disputes Don’t Settle During Mediation

2018 Employment Law in Review, Part 2: Texas Courts

2018 Employment Law in Review, Part 1: SCOTUS

What Executives and Employers Need to Know About the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act

Out with the Old Policies, In with the New Employee Handbooks

Responding to an EEOC Charge

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