Inside Employment Law: Essential Insights for Business Owners & Employers

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Deals and Disputes, Bailey Rhodes from West, Webb, Allbritton, and Gentry discusses current employment law challenges facing private businesses. The conversation covers remote work considerations, wrongful termination, DEI policies, and state-specific employment regulations, with a particular focus on Texas employment law.

 

Key Timestamps:

00:05 - Introduction and episode overview

00:42 - Impact of federal employment changes on private businesses

02:19 - Discussion of at-will employment in Texas

04:34 - Factors to avoid wrongful termination claims

06:26 - Navigating DEI policies in current climate

09:19 - Legal considerations for remote work management

15:32 - Recent impactful employment laws (non-compete agreements and independent contractor classification)

 

About the Show:

Deals and Disputes is a podcast by West, Webb, Allbritton, and Gentry that explores pressing legal challenges affecting businesses today. The show provides valuable insights from experienced attorneys on various legal topics relevant to business owners and professionals.