In a ruling that could have far-reaching implications, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has determined that non-disparagement and confidentiality provisions in releases related to severance agreements or settlements...more
On September 23, 2021, at the conclusion of a contentious hearing, a Louisiana state court judge in Lafayette dismissed a lawsuit filed by 48 employees and contractors of Ochsner Lafayette General Health System seeking to...more
On the morning of August 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s two-dose vaccine for people ages 16 and up.
The Pfizer vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccination to...more
On May 11, 2021, we reported on a number of bills that were pending before the Louisiana legislature which, if signed into law, would have had a direct impact on employers. The bills included increased penalties for those who...more
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