Interview Questions: Legal & Illegal Inquiries to Job Applicants
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- May 31
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What's the difference between non-profit and tax-exempt status?
The terms non-profit and tax-exempt are not synonymous. Yet, these terms are often mixed up or used interchangeably. Since they are...
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- Apr 12
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Fifth Circuit finds Texas restaurant liable for violations of FLSA
The Fair Labor Standard Act (“FLSA”) permits employers to pay tipped employees less than the minimum wage—$2.13 per hour—when the tipped...
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- Jan 21
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Board meeting minutes: Drafting guidance because minutes are important.
In my experience advising board of directors and participating on boards, I have often observed minutes being drafted in a poor manner....
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- Jan 7
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Texas law promotes third-party food delivery service transparency, but may give away a free meal.
On January 1, 2022, Texas Senate Bill 911 (SB911) went into effect. SB911 includes, among other things, regulations concerning...
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- Dec 10, 2021
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Ghost kitchens & virtual kitchens: Legal issues to consider before opening.
If you are contemplating establishing a ghost kitchen or a virtual kitchen, then you should consider the following topics: What’s in a...
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- Nov 12, 2021
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How do I apply for Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status?
In a previous post, I explained the steps for starting a non-profit in Texas. Those steps included state incorporation (i.e., filing a...
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- Nov 4, 2021
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DOL publishes final rule changing FLSA tip credit regulations
On October 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a final rule establishing limits on the amount of time tipped...
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- Oct 28, 2021
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Texas expands protections for employees asserting sexual harassment claims
The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (“TCHRA”) protects individuals from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national...
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- Oct 18, 2021
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Starting a non-profit in Texas—Forming the entity
Congratulations, you’ve decided to start a non-profit. You’ve diligently researched the current non-profit scene, found a legitimate need...
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- Oct 5, 2021
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Why did I create the Texas Hospitality & Non-profit Law Center, PLLC?
I want to focus my practice on the hospitality and non-profit industries because those are the industries that I am passionate about. I...
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