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EEOC Updates Guidance Regarding Religious Discrimination
On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published updated guidance to its Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination. The revised guidance, the first […]
The Continued Assistance Act Becomes Law and Extends Tax Credits for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The Continued Assistance Act became law on December 27, 2020 and extends tax credits for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA:
- created a new type […]
The COVID Vaccine and Workplace Compliance
By Brian Farrington and Casey Erick
It sometimes seems that an eternity has passed since early 2020, when COVID-19 began to […]
Legal Defenses When COVID-19 Causes Breach of a Contract
Covid-19 continues to interfere with the ability of businesses across all industries to meet contractual obligations. Yet, contracts can provide for termination or delay if they contain what is called […]
Can an Employer Terminate Someone for Their Public Opinions?
Dr. Simone Gold, a Board-Certified emergency physician who appeared in the hydroxychloroquine viral video this week, has now lost her job. She said she was fired from her job […]
Supreme Court Rules: Existing Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers
The June 15, 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision says Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's […]
Help Has Arrived for Retail Employers: The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
On April 3, 2020, the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”) by way of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) began accepting loan applications for […]
Guidance from the Governor’s Office for Texas Employers on the Re-opening of Texas
As Texans and businesses prepare to re-open, questions may arise regarding
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admittance and potential signs of illness,
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whether and when a physician’s note may be required to return to work,
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which businesses are […]
Texas Re-Opens Retail Businesses; COVID-19: Considerations for Employee Testing
Texas Re-Opens Retail Businesses
On April 17, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order authorizing the re-opening of retail businesses. The Texas Department of Health and […]
What Happens Next? When Employees Return to the Workforce After COVID-19
Once businesses are permitted to re-open, what happens next? What if some employees ask to delay their dates of return, or seek to remain on leave?
Employers are making decisions on […]
7 Ways Employers Can Protect Confidential Information During the COVID-19 Crisis
Technology and “bring your own device” (BOD) have made it easier for employees to make confidential business information vulnerable to view by a competitor or others. Perhaps an employee moved […]
Can I Be Forced to Go Into Work During the COVID-19 Outbreak?
Could an employer require you to work during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak? The answer depends on the job you have. If your local government defines your role as “essential,” you may […]
Furlough vs. Layoff: What is the Difference and What’s Important for Employers?
During these uncertain economic times, employers and employees are learning the subtle, but important, differences between what it means to be furloughed and laid off. Here is what you should […]
COVID19 Downsizing/Early Retirement or Voluntary Severance Agreements and Age Discrimination
During these uncertain times, employers are confronted with difficult choices, least of which is whether they can maintain their current workforce. When considering layoffs or “downsizing” plans in an effort […]
Tips for Texas Employers Dealing with Coronavirus
“DO NOT PANIC!” was the advice my doctor gave me about the Coronavirus which was expected to hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area in late April-early May 2020, yet cases appeared […]
