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Coronavirus layoffs are affecting thousands of Austin, Texas and central Texas workers right now. In an unprecedented turn of events, the COVID-19 virus and resulting lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, social distancing have resulting in the decimation of retail, hospitality, and travel jobs. The unrelated but concurrent oil market crash is putting further strain on jobs across […]
Read More of This PostTexas layoffs, unemployment, and severance are happening now. So is federal legislation in response to COVID-19. Texas employees: there is too much information coming at you right now. So, we summarized it. Just remember, to KISS (please, share with anyone who might need this): Note: The links in the chart below are accessible at the […]
Read More of This PostWhat is a furlough? In the wake of business shutdowns and industry disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are attempting to deal with reduced revenue by reducing expenses and getting the cheapest card machine. For some employers, this may mean laying off many or all of their employees. But some employers may choose to […]
Read More of This PostHere is an Austin severance and unemployment update with critical things you need to know. This is a rapidly changing situation. This information is up-to-date as of March 23, 2020. I was laid-off. Should I apply for unemployment? Yes, as soon as possible. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has waived the usual waiting week and […]
Read More of This PostHere is what Texas workers need to know as of March 19, 2020 about Coronavirus affecting Texas layoffs, severances, commissions, paid leave, and unemployment. LAYOFFS Layoffs are coming. Some are already here. It is too early to tell how many to expect, but the State of Texas has issued a disaster declaration. Texas companies have […]
Read More of This PostCOVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) is affecting all of our daily lives significantly, but we want to assure Kaplan Law Firm clients, potential clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, friends and family that we are taking precautions to safeguard everyone’s health while maintaining uninterrupted operations. For the duration of the outbreak, Kaplan Law Firm will provide all our normal […]
Read More of This PostLove was in the air this Valentine’s day, as firm founder Austin Kaplan presented his beloved “Top 7 Things” presentation at the Capital Area Paralegal Association’s (CAPA) Annual Full day CLE Seminar. CAPA is a voluntary non-profit corporation comprised of paralegals and legal assistants, students, and vendors in Austin, Texas and the Central Texas area. […]
Read More of This PostThe Firm is proud to announce that Austin Kaplan is now Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS) was established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas. TBLS certifies lawyers that have substantial, relevant experience in select areas of law, […]
Read More of This PostIn an effort to modernize the IRS and improve taxpayer protections Congress passed the Taxpayer First Act (TFA), which went into effect July 1, 2019. The TFA expands protections for taxpayers and provides critical expansion of safeguards for whistleblowers. The outcome: this new law strengthens the ability of whistleblower employees to blow the whistle about […]
Read More of This Post#METOO ALERT! On March 8, 2019, there was a huge ruling in Houston – that forced arbitration of sexual harassment claims is void as against public policy. This watershed opinion opens the door for sexual harassment and sexual assault victims statewide to avoid the forced confidential arbitration system where their claims never see the light […]
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