The recently passed Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) makes some major changes for employers. This article covers some of the major FFCRA amendments as well as other key considerations for businesses.
It’s that time of the year again – when employers should reflect upon the previous year and revise employee handbooks and employee policy and procedure guidelines to ensure that they are compliant with the most recent interpretations of both federal and state employment regulations. This can help employers reduce their risk of liability for future litigation, so long as employers…
In anticipation of the sick leave ordinance going into effect Aug. 1, here is a summary of its application, requirements, and potential penalties.
In the second entry of our two-part series, we discuss some of the most significant Texas court cases from 2018 impacting employment law.
Austin employers can take paid sick leave off their worry lists. After a new paid sick leave law was passed in Austin earlier this year, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin has ruled that the city’s new law was unconstitutional.