SEARCH RESULTS
Offers of Judgment Under Rule 68
Under the “offer of judgment” mechanism detailed in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 68 (Rule 68), a defendant makes a settlement offer to resolve the case. If accepted, the [...]
Ensuring Enforceability in Texas Non-Competition Agreements
One of the most common agreements conditional to employment is a non-competition agreement, sometimes referred to informally as “noncompetes.” It is no surprise that noncompetes are frequently litigated. The [...]
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 substantial update since [...]
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 of [...]
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 [...]
