Lunch & Learn: Employment Law Update — What Employers Need to Know

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) | Austin, TX

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Join us for an insightful session with Mario Hernandez, Staff Attorney with the Office of the Commissioner at Texas Workforce Solutions.
About this Event

(Descripción en español a continuación)

Cost: $10 if pre-registered and $15 at the door.

Light lunch will be provided

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Staying compliant with employment law is essential for business owners in 2025. From wage and hour laws to workplace policies and unemployment claims, the legal landscape is evolving—and you don’t want to be caught off guard.

Join us for an insightful session with Mario Hernandez, Staff Attorney with the Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers at the . Mario will walk us through key updates that all Texas employers should be aware of, with practical tips you can implement right away.

Key Takeaways:

  • Updates on federal and state wage and hour laws
  • The importance of creating or updating a workplace policy handbook
  • Guidance on navigating unemployment insurance claims and appeals
  • Resources available through the Texas Workforce Commission

This Lunch & Learn is ideal for small business owners, HR professionals, and nonprofit leaders who want to stay ahead of legal responsibilities in the workplace.


Simultaneous interpretation will be available for Spanish speakers.
Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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Costo: $10 si se registra con anticipación y $15 en la puerta.

Se proporcionará un almuerzo ligero.

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Cumplir con la ley laboral es esencial para los dueños de negocios en 2025. Desde las leyes de salarios y horas hasta las políticas internas y las reclamaciones de desempleo, el panorama legal está cambiando, y no querrás quedarte atrás.

Acompáñanos en esta valiosa sesión con Mario Hernandez, Abogado en la Oficina del Comisionado Representante de los Empleadores en la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas. Mario nos explicará las actualizaciones clave que todo empleador en Texas debe conocer.

Lo que aprenderás:

  • Cambios en las leyes federales y estatales sobre salarios y horas laborales
  • La importancia de crear o actualizar un manual de políticas laborales
  • Cómo manejar reclamaciones y apelaciones del seguro de desempleo
  • Recursos disponibles a través de la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas

Este evento es ideal para dueños de pequeños negocios, profesionales de recursos humanos y líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro.


Interpretación simultánea disponible para hablantes de español.
¿Tienes preguntas? Escríbenos a [email protected]

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About the Speaker:
Mario Hernandez serves as legal counsel to the Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission. He advises on unemployment claims, speaks across the state, and contributes to Texas Business Today. He is a UT Austin and St. Mary’s Law graduate and brings a wealth of experience supporting Texas employers.
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Sobre el expositor:
Mario Hernández es abogado en la Comisión de la Fuerza Laboral de Texas, donde asesora al comisionado sobre reclamaciones de desempleo, da presentaciones en todo el estado y escribe para el boletín Texas Business Today. Se graduó de UT Austin y de la Facultad de Derecho de St. Mary’s, y cuenta con amplia experiencia apoyando a los empleadores de Texas.

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