The question of who provides workers’ compensation insurance in employer–staffing company relationships is handled in different ways. Frequently, the staffing company will provide workers’ compensation coverage for all...more
The Texas Legislature’s 86th session adjourned on May 27, 2019, and there is little likelihood that the governor will call a special session. The legislature primarily focused on educational reforms this year. Regarding...more
7/15/2019
/ Administrative Remedies ,
Adverse Employment Action ,
Agricultural Sector ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Compassionate Use Act ,
Hemp ,
Jury Duty ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Payroll Cards ,
Religious Discrimination ,
State and Local Government ,
State Labor Laws ,
Veterans
Despite broad-based support, the Texas Legislature failed to pass a law preempting the type of paid sick leave ordinances enacted in Austin, San Antonio, and most recently Dallas before the end of its regular session on May...more
6/7/2019
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Grace Period ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Local Ordinance ,
Notice Requirements ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Preemption ,
State Constitutions ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unconstitutional Condition ,
Wage and Hour
In 2018, the city councils in both Austin and San Antonio passed ordinances to require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The ordinances have faced legal challenges, including a ruling in November 2018 that...more
The issue of whether workers who utilize online digital platforms to obtain business and deliver services to third parties are employees or independent contractors has already been subject to much debate and litigation. In...more