Are Verbal Agreements Binding in Kansas?
In Kansas, verbal agreements are generally enforceable, but that rule has some limitations and exceptions. Below, we explore the legal framework for verbal agreements in Kansas, the requirements for enforceability, which agreements must be in writing, and the...
Are Employees Entitled to a Lunch Break in Texas?
In Texas, neither state nor federal law entitles employees to a lunch or rest break. However, many employers choose to provide lunch breaks to their employees as a benefit or to increase employee productivity and morale. Employers may also provide lunch breaks to...
When Must Employers Pay for Unused Paid Time off in Oklahoma?
Both employees and their employers often have questions about what type of leave or time off laws Oklahoma has. In general, no federal or Oklahoma state law requires employers to provide paid time off or to pay out an employee's accrued vacation, sick leave, or other...
Are Recorded Conversations Admissible in Oklahoma?
Generally, yes. Lawfully obtained relevant evidence is generally admissible. In Oklahoma, it is legal to record a conversation if at least one party to the conversation knows about and consents to the recording. In other words, if a person secretly records a...
The Importance of Having an Attorney Advise During the Formation of an LLC
A limited liability company (“LLC”) is the most popular statutory business entity in the United States. It is also the newest, with the first LLC statute enacted in Wyoming in 1977. Most other states did not catch on and establish their limited liability statutes...
Are Recorded Conversations Admissible in Kansas?
Generally, yes. Lawfully obtained relevant evidence is generally admissible. In Kansas, it is legal to record a conversation if at least one party to the conversation knows about and consents to the recording. In other words, if a person secretly records a...
The Law Disfavors Independent Contractors
We recently wrote about how employers make the mistake of misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime requirements simply because they are paid a salary. We turn now to another common employer pitfall – misclassifying people as independent contractors. Some...
You May Have to Pay Your Salaried Employees Overtime
Perhaps you’re an employer paying an employee on a salary basis, rather than hourly. If that employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, you don’t have to pay overtime simply because they are on salary, right? Wrong. Salary is only one part of the overtime...
Are Recorded Conversations Admissible in Texas
Generally, yes. Lawfully obtained relevant evidence is generally admissible. In Texas, it is legal to record a conversation if at least one party to the conversation knows about and consents to the recording. In other words, if a person secretly records a...