In September 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed lawsuits against three separate employers alleging violations of the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), a federal law enacted in June 2023 that...more
On January 8, 2024, the United States Department of Justice filed a statement of interest, explaining that gender dysphoria can be a covered disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The DOJ’s statement...more
On September 29, the top attorney for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a memorandum opining that certain collegiate athletes at private institutions should be considered employees under the National Labor...more
Record-breaking summer temperatures in Oregon and Washington have led state agencies to pass emergency regulations to protect workers from the dangers of high and extreme heat. The Oregon Occupational Safety Administration...more
In cases involving allegations of trade secret misappropriation, litigants and courts necessarily face an important dilemma: how to protect the confidential nature of the trade secrets in a court system intended to be open...more
Updated on December 31, 2020
On March 28, we published a QuickStudy outlining the relevant unemployment provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the “CARES Act”, signed into law by President...more
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act”, into law. The CARES Act will provide significant financial relief to individuals and small businesses,...more
(Updated July 17, 2020)
NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 legal environment, employers should consult with their inside or outside counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on these topics. Please...more
Pursuant to city ordinances effective August 1, 2019, many private employers in San Antonio and Dallas must provide their employees up to 8 days of paid sick leave per year. The Texas Legislature recently ended its session...more