Alana K Ackels

April 13, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Layoffs and Unemployment Basics During the Coronavirus Pandemic

During this time of grave uncertainty, it is critical for lawyers to play their "counselor" role. We must help our clients navigate these complex employment issues, while keeping the client's long-term business in mind.

By Alana K. Ackels

6 minute read

November 02, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Trick Question: How Do You Classify a Gig Worker?

The gig economy presents complex employment issues that are resulting in inconsistent legal rulings on the independent contractor or employee status…

By Thomas L. Case and Alana K. Ackels

5 minute read

April 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

6 Factors for Determining Whether a Worker Is an Independent Contractor

In recent years, the single most investigated issue by the U.S. Department of Labor is whether workers categorized as "independent contractors" satisfy the very distinct standards for this category of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

By Jay M. Wallace, Lindsey L. Goldstein, and Alana K. Ackels

6 minute read

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