Texas compliance, in plain English.
Straight answers on Texas HR and OSHA safety compliance for small business owners — and the places where the two collide. No legalese, no scare tactics. Written by Derek Worth, SPHR.
Going Without Workers’ Comp in Texas? Your Safety Paperwork Just Became Your Legal Defense
Texas is the only state where you can opt out of workers’ comp — but doing so strips your legal defenses and turns your safety documentation into your protection. What every non-subscriber needs to know.
Read article → SafetyIs Your Texas Small Business Really Exempt from OSHA? (Most Aren’t)
The “under 10 employees” exemption is the most misunderstood rule in small-business safety. Here’s what it actually covers, what really applies to you in Texas, and the HR gap that comes with it.
Read article → HRDo Texas Small Businesses Need an Employee Handbook? (And What Must Be In It)
No, Texas doesn’t require one — but that’s the wrong question. Here’s why a handbook is your best defense in a TWC claim, what must be in it, and the safety policies that belong there too.
Read article →Both sides of compliance, handled.
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