On April 27, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-18 (Order) regarding the reopening of Texas businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. ...more
As they struggle to stay afloat during this time of crisis, many employers are looking for legal, humane ways to cut costs, including in payroll and benefits. This article summarizes the current state of Texas law on these...more
4/19/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Early Retirement ,
EPSLA ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Furloughs ,
H-1B ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Leave of Absence ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Reduction in Hours ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Threshold Requirements ,
Voluntary Reduction in Force
To promote health and suppress COVID-19, Tarrant County Judge B. Glen Whitley announced the issuance of a stay-at-home order (the “Order”). The Order further restricts activities of all persons residing and businesses...more