As clinical trials continue across the world for a COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are asking whether they will be able to require employees to take the vaccine when it becomes available in the United States. Like with so...more
7/29/2020
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On April 24, 2019, Dallas followed Austin and San Antonio to become the third city in Texas to adopt a mandatory paid sick leave ordinance (the “ordinance”). The ordinance, set to go into effect on August 1, 2019,...more
In February 2019, the New York Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) issued guidance regarding employment discrimination based upon natural hair or hairstyles. ...more
2/22/2019
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On February 15, 2018, Austin became the first city in Texas to adopt a mandatory paid sick leave ordinance (the “ordinance”). ...more