Kev Orkian the CEO of Muleshoe Medical Center decided all hospital employees’ physique “should fit within a representational image or specific mental projection of the job of a healthcare professional.” Kev decreed that any job applicant with a body mass index over 35 (245 pounds for someone 5-foot-10) was obese and need not apply. Beyond
Immigration – In or Out?
Sean D’Leer and Patty O’Door are the proud owners of STD Contractors, a heavy construction business in Texas. They are starting to see more large commercial development activity and are considering hiring more laborers to staff up for what they hope to be a sustained economic recovery. However, all of the recent news about immigration
ObamaCare: Is it Really Out of the Woods?
Dan Driver’s rapidly growing computer IT business Byte Back is busier than ever and needs help. Not forgetting his cash flow crunches of 2007, Dan is watching labor costs steadily rise. Healthcare insurance is his #2 greatest expense behind wages. All of this talk about employee healthcare insurance has left Byte Back paralyzed as an
Collecting on a Judgment: To Sue or Not to Sue – Is that the Question?
The last couple of years have been good to Ray Sea the owner of Barely a Wake Marine Dealership in Palacios, Texas. Sales of the boats he manufactures are trending up. However, so are Ray’s accounts receivable. Hull Sizer, a purchaser of Ray’s superior Barely a Wake beauties, was over 180 days past due. Ray
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary! Four years ago this month, we embarked upon Tilting The Scales. Even more amazing, this month we reach our 100th posting milestone!
Passion. We discovered our passion to deliver thought provoking, humorous and, hopefully, useful articles designed to assist you in your business as well as answer those nagging legal questions which
Drilling Your Own Water Well – It’s a Mighty Deep Subject
Fearing that her beautiful landscaping will wither away from lack of water and feeling shafted by the ceaseless torrent of water usage limitations imposed by her city, Misty Spring is thinking about drilling a well in her own backyard. But does Misty own the water under her land and can she drill a well for
Workers’ Compensation Insurance – Buying “the Shield” or “Going Bare”
Rocky Haire (the actual name of an attorney in town who gave permission for it to be used in this article) is thinking about opening his own small business Fine and Dandy Confectioners. He is considering purchasing medical and wage benefits for his employees because he expects the 8-10 new employees will stack crates head
Employee Terminations 101
Introduction: What Is There to Worry About?
Most employers know that Texas is an “employment at-will” state, meaning that—unless there is an employment agreement guaranteeing employment for a specific amount of time—employees can be terminated for any lawful reason. Being legally entitled to do something, however, doesn’t necessarily make it “safe.” Litigation is expensive, and