Join us for an essential webinar where we'll break down the latest changes to salary requirements for exempt employees and provide crucial updates on the Fair Labor Standards Act. Our guest speaker will also cover significant developments in employment law, including new federal guidelines on non-compete agreements, key workplace policies, and the latest TWC rules for legally compensating your team. This is a valuable opportunity to stay informed, protect your business, and ensure you're fully compliant with the latest regulations. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!
William T. Simmons
Legal Counsel to Commissioner Joe Esparza
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
When:
Wednesday, Sept. 25
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Webinar: Zoom
https://austinbbb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_naxFkvlERP-NWLXpM0uVkw#/registration
Katie Galan, Director of Education & Community Engagement
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William T. (Tommy) Simmons serves as legal counsel for Commissioner Joe Esparza, the employer representative on the Texas Workforce Commission, where he advises the Commissioner on agency rulemaking and final-level unemployment, wage claim, and tax appeals, assists business groups with employment-related legislation, and counsels employers on Texas and federal employment laws. Mr. Simmons has served as legal advisor to the Commissioner representing employers since 1987 and has given over 2600 talks before employer groups. He authored the TWC book Texas Guidebook for Employers and was the assistant editor of the Employment Law Handbook of the Texas Association of Business during its time of publication. Recent awards from employer groups include the Texas Payroll Conference (Spirit of TPC - 2004, and Government Partner Award - 2008), the Texas Association of Business (Lifetime Friend of Employers Award - 2012), and in 2018, the National Foundation for Unemployment Compensation and Workers’ Compensation - UWC recognized Mr. Simmons with its J. Eldred Hill, Jr. Award for service to the employer community in the public policy arena.