On Friday, August 18, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed its long-standing precedent that limited adverse employment actions to ultimate employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, and promotions. This...more
Mandatory vaccination policies have long been common in the health care field with respect to illnesses like measles and the flu, but have not been implemented on a wide spread basis. To date, courts have generally found such...more
1/22/2021
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With many workforces continuing to work remotely, companies have had to reshape the ways in which important business functions are executed, including the ways in which workplace investigations are conducted. In fact, over...more
As the new year rolls in, the COVID-19 vaccine is on everyone’s mind. The Pfizer vaccine has officially been distributed throughout the United States (albeit through a more limited Emergency Use Authorization process) and...more
12/18/2020
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Civil Rights Act ,
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Public Health ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Title VII ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Each year, employers should review and reevaluate their employee handbooks and policies. This is an important practice as new laws will often go into effect at the start of a new year. It is also a safe way to ensure...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to switch to a remote workforce. This rapid shift has reshaped the landscape of the American workforce, and will likely have far-reaching consequences. Although for many...more
If you could not tell from the political commercials, candidate signs on every lawn, and nonstop news coverage, the 2020 election is in full swing. Early voting has started in many states and over 20 million people have...more
Employees with school-aged children are quickly learning that back to school will not be a return to normalcy. Most schools are implementing modified education plans to provide for student and teacher safety in light of...more
On March 31, 2020, the IRS published new guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and unveiled updated information regarding eligible employers’ obligations under the Act. ...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act), sweeping legislation that provides paid leave for millions of Americans dealing with the coronavirus....more
For the past several years, the issue of joint employer status has been in a constant state of flux, creating uncertainty for employers. In an effort to clarify this issue, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed...more
On February 28, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an employer-friendly opinion, clarifying the level of “control” an employer may exercise over its independent contractors under the Fair...more