Jay M Wallace

June 28, 2023 | Texas Lawyer

New law restricts municipalities from legislating labor and employment rights.

By Jay M. Wallace and Laura K. Lavernia

4 minute read

April 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

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

April 03, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

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

6 minute read

December 03, 2012 | Texas Lawyer

Some employers vigilantly monitor communications among their employees to avoid the pitfalls associated with inappropriate communications. It is important for in-house counsel to know that, while the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been quick to file suit against employers in such cases, no court has yet to rule on the NLRB's interpretation of the National Labor Relations Act with respect to electronic communications of employees of private employers, writes Jay M. Wallace.

By Jay M. Wallace

6 minute read