I. Introduction: Late last week, 117 hospital workers sued Houston Methodist Hospital in a Montgomery County, Texas court, challenging the hospital’s requirement that they get
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Balancing Workplace Safety With COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal
Introduction Healthcare workers, as well as other employees who have close contact with members of the public, may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Navigating The Thin Line Between Employee Rights And Safety In The COVID-19 Era
Introduction: During the 2020 Coronavirus crisis, it is more important than ever to make sure that employees are able to continue to work safely, and
Judge Voids Parts of DOL Rule Implementing Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT As explained in an earlier post on this blog, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) remains effective until Dec.
COVID 19 & The Impact On Wage & Hour Claims
On July 22, 2020, panelists Christopher Williams of Travelers, Laura Lapidus of CNA, and Robert G. Chadwick, Jr. of Seltzer, Chadwick, Soefje & Ladik, PLLC
Unemployment Compensation In A Pandemic: How Has It Changed In Texas?
The Unemployment Insurance system (UI) helps individuals who have lost their jobs, through no fault of their own, by replacing part of their wages while
DEFENDING MANAGEMENT 