The Supreme Court this term issued rulings in several cases involving arbitration. In Morgan v. Sundance, Plaintiff Robyn Morgan, who worked at a Taco Bell franchise owned by Sundance, filed a class action lawsuit against her...more
Recent announcements by the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) provide some clarity on next steps for the enforcement of the existing federal vaccine and testing...more
After two federal courts issued preliminary injunctions preventing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from enforcing its November 5, 2021 vaccine mandate nationwide, CMS issued a memorandum stating that it...more
On January 29, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued updated guidelines outlining steps employers can take to facilitate a seamless return-to-work plan after COVID-19 subsides. Although guidelines...more
On March 2, 2021, Texas joined the list of 11 states that have lifted or lessened their COVID-19 restrictions. Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order, to be effective on March 10, 2021, beginning the re-opening of Texas in...more
The Supreme Court has issued a ruling in a case that many hoped would bring clarity to the issue of equal pay. The Ninth Circuit had ruled that salary history was not a factor that could be used to determine compensation....more
It is becoming more common to see people accompanied by an animal at a variety of locations – grocery stores, malls, big box stores, post offices, etc. But what happens when a patient or employee arrives at your health care...more
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