As Q4 approaches, many employers are completing 2024 goals and setting 2025 goals, including updating their key employment policies and agreements to ensure they align with ever-evolving federal, state, and local laws and...more
Although the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs. v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization more than a month ago, its effects continue to ripple outward, and likely will for the foreseeable future. Employers must be...more
On March 18, 2022, the Department of Justice published guidance on website accessibility (“DOJ Guidance”) required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The DOJ Guidance provides high level, plain language guidance...more
Despite numerous attempts to define and address accessibility standards for websites and mobile applications, whether through proposed regulatory guidance or legislation or case law, uncertainty continues. The most recent...more
Updated December 28, 2020
UPDATE: On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [Including Coronavirus Stimulus & Relief]. On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed this legislation...more
(Updated July 17, 2020)
NOTE: Because of the ever-changing COVID-19 legal environment, employers should consult with their inside or outside counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on these topics. Please...more
Updated December 22, 2020
UPDATE: On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 [Including Coronavirus Stimulus & Relief]. This bill is awaiting signature by President Trump.
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On October 7, 2019, the Supreme Court denied a petition to review the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Robles v. Domino’s Pizza, to the disappointment of many in the business community. As a result, businesses subject to the...more
The Greater Houston Partnership will hold a continuing education series "What Employers Need to Know about Attracting, Managing and Separating from Their Employees: Current Legal Compliance and Talent Management Issues."...more