On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the issuance of the final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). According to the DOL, the...more
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022, and became effective on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide “reasonable...more
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On April 13, 2023, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 567, known as the Texas CROWN Act, that would prohibit race-based discrimination in schools, workplaces, and housing. The Texas legislation is a state...more
The recent winter storm caused major disruptions for Texas businesses, including closures due to loss of electricity, water issues, property damages, and transportation issues. As businesses deal with the fallout of the...more
During the week of February 15, 2021, many North American states experienced yet another record-setting weather-related event, unofficially known as Winter Storm Uri. For Texans, the storm brought rare sights of ice, snow,...more
On December 21, 2020, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R.133), a significant government funding bill which provides appropriations for certain departments of the...more