For years, I hated the idea of working from home. Still, from mid-March to recently I worked remotely. I surprised myself during the first few months of telecommuting. I adopted rules and habits to force productivity. I ironed my shorts … Continue reading →

We all watched the media coverage of protests following the tragedy in Minneapolis. For a few days, the focus shifted from the pandemic and attention was devoted on a very different struggle in America. In the weeks that followed, I … Continue reading →

Today more than ever we need leaders to emerge in our workplace. Chris Akers, my executive coach, sparked this newsletter in a conversation about the concept of “a non-anxious presence.” The “non-anxious presence” stems from the teaching of Edwin Friedman … Continue reading →

I want to share a few quick thoughts on how to make Valentine’s Day work appropriate so that romance remains out of the workplace. 1. Practice workplace TMI Some topics should never be discussed at work: romance, dating, and (of … Continue reading →

During the holiday season, we think of those in need. In the workplace, the needy are the lowest-tier of the workforce who have no access to paid sick leave. Paid sick leave is a hot topic in Texas and across … Continue reading →

 The unemployment rate sits at a very low 3.5%. Employers are not going to find the best new hires in this tiny percent of the population. Rather, Companies poach employees from each other, and the low unemployment rate will only … Continue reading →

I often get calls from clients concerned about employees secretly recording conversations. In fact, I recently wrapped up a case that involved nearly six hours of surreptitious audio recordings. This was far from the first time I have had a … Continue reading →

Age discrimination occupied my thoughts recently since turning 50 last month. I remember one of the first cases I worked on with my mentor in the practice of law. Man in his mid-40s claimed age discrimination against his Fortune 100 … Continue reading →

 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), what normal people recall as President Trump’s tax law, contained a little know provision inspired by the Metoo# movement. Now, an employer cannot deduct as a business expense any settlement payment related to … Continue reading →

In November, Hilton Grand Vacations fired an employee who posted a picture on a Facebook group page that depicted lynching Florida State head coach Willie Taggart following FSU’s 41-14 loss to Florida. The administrator of the Facebook page determined the … Continue reading →