The role of artificial intelligence (AI) has been increasing in our daily lives, from customer service chatbots and digital assistants to ubiquitous smart home devices. Likewise, the reach of the technology is expanding...more
Businesses frequently choose Delaware as the governing law and venue for enforcement when drafting many kinds of agreements, including non-competition covenants. Delaware is attractive for several reasons, including robust...more
As economists warn of an imminent economic recession, companies should take the time now to consider their Intellectual Property (IP) strategies and determine how to preserve legal spend while simultaneously adding value to...more
Non-compete agreements have long been under attack at the state level. Across the country, states have put limitations on the use of restrictive covenants, particularly with respect to lower wage workers. While the District...more
Employers are facing a glut of open positions and the trend is expected to continue. Foley & Lardner attorneys say the use of non-traditional employment relationships like part-time and temporary options has risen...more
2/11/2022
/ Compliance ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Misclassification ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Temporary Employees ,
Wage and Hour
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, several states, such as California, have taken steps to ban mandatory arbitration clauses that cover claims of sexual harassment and assault. However, such prohibitions have decidedly not...more
In this hot labor market, businesses have been laser focused on hiring and retaining talent. While increased employee mobility leads to some exciting hires, it also means some workers are leaving for new opportunities. When...more
On December 8, 2021, the Texas Workforce Commission (“TWC”) sent a letter to all employers in the state of Texas setting forth its position on Executive Order GA-40.
Specifically, as we informed you on December 1, 2021,...more
Across the country, companies have been grappling with website accessibility challenges filed by serial plaintiffs alleging the company’s website is not fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. The complaints...more
Joint employment continues to be a hot-button issue, especially as many companies look to contingent workforces to provide flexibility as businesses reopen in this uncertain economic landscape. Joint employment is found...more
On June 14, 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law SB 6, a bill granting retroactive civil liability protections for large and small businesses, and a variety of health care providers and first responders subjected to...more
7/13/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
First Responders ,
Health Care Providers ,
Negligence ,
New Legislation ,
Physicians ,
Small Business ,
Texas
For more than a year, the world has reacted to and adjusted for COVID-19. Now, with the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the tunnel and individuals and companies can start moving forward and planning...more
4/1/2021
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Best Practices ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Indemnification Clauses ,
LMRA ,
Masks ,
NLRA ,
OSHA ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
In recent weeks, the Food and Drug Administration issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for certain vaccines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While recognized as an important step in easing the global pandemic, the...more
In the months since COVID-19 reached American shores, the mantra for employees who cannot telework has been if you feel sick, stay home. Staying home when feeling ill is a key element of stopping the spread of COVID-19. To...more
No job is finished until the paperwork is done, but compliant employers also know that no job is started until the paperwork is complete too. This is especially true with the Form I-9. Last week, U.S. Citizenship and...more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”) has been steadily increasing employers’ rights to restrict union access to their facilities. Now the Board appears poised to codify the new rules of engagement in...more
The non-disclosure provision of a routine employment settlement agreement has typically been a common and easily agreed-upon term of resolution. These provisions—where the employer and employee agree not to publicly discuss...more
Remember full-service gas stations? These days, we have self-service pumps. Remember cashiers at the grocery store? Now, most chains offer self-service checkout. Remember the DOL auditing your labor practices? Not so fast –...more