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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 affect our lives. However, in medical terms, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 admittance and potential signs of illness, whether and when a physician’s note may be required to return to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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,” [...]
