Understanding H.B. 2022 – Amendments to the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act
Understanding H.B. 2022 - Amendments to the Texas Residential Construction Liability Act (RCLA) Introduction - Residential construction in Texas has been on a continuous rise, with an increasing demand for new homes. To address potential defects and protect homebuyers, the Texas Legislature recently passed House Bill 2022 (H.B. 2022), amending…
Has your property been targeted by the city in a habitual criminal property lawsuit?
Are you feeling the pressure of defending your rights, reputation, and assets against these allegations? We understand the stress and anxiety that such situations can bring, and we are here to offer a strong defense and unwavering support. Introducing The Gibson Law Group - Your Trusted Allies in Legal Battles…
Tips from the Federal Trade Commission on Identity Protection
Review the charges on your credit cards and bank account statements regularly. Avoid simply glancing over them or passing them along to your bookkeeper to pay off – this is usually the first place unauthorized activity will show up! It may surprise you that many of the more sophisticated scams…
Gibson Law Group Client Sues Dallas Cowboy Trevon Diggs
Dallas Cowboys star Trevon Diggs is claiming to be "shocked'' by the circumstances that have led to a former landlord suing him for $250,000 over a failure to pay rent and other concerns. Gibson Law Group attorneys filed the lawsuit in Denton County on behalf of Landlord Rose Marie Yadegar.…
Exempt versus Nonexempt
The Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") applies to employees (not independent contractors) and, among other provisions, generally imposes minimum wages for hours worked and requires overtime pay for time worked in excess of 40 hours in a single workweek. These requirements generally apply to all employees unless their job duties…
Employee or Independent Contractor?
Employers should be careful when classifying a worker as either an independent contractor or an employee because this determination impacts more than just payroll tax considerations. Among other issues, worker classification can affect (1) minimum wage and overtime pay requirements; (2) employment benefits; (3) insurance considerations; and (4) liability issues.…