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Texas Supreme Court Finds Injured Contract Worker Was an Employee for Workers' Compensation Purposes
The current prominence of the multi-entity workplace—where so-called “host” employers rely on third-party staffing agencies to perform various functions—makes a clear determination of statutory “employer” status critical in a variety of contexts. Oftentimes, a host employer will argue that a worker is an independent contractor rather than employee.
Understanding The Employment Implications Of The Supreme Court Decision Upholding DACA
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Understanding the employment implications of the Supreme Court decision upholding DACA
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to continue operating. In so holding, the Court found the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) did not provide an adequate justification for terminating the DACA program and, thereby, violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).[1] But the Court’s decision does not resolve the matter entirely. The Court did not rule on the legality of the DACA program itself.
Harris County Issues Order Mandating Businesses To Require The Wearing Of Face Coverings On Their Premises
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Harris County issues order mandating businesses to require the wearing of face coverings on their premises
On June 19, 2020, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued an order (the Order) requiring businesses in Harris County, Texas, that provide goods and services directly to the public to develop, post, and implement a health and safety policy that requires employees and visitors age 10 and older to wear face coverings when in the commercial entity or when working in areas within close proximity to others.
Abby Kotun, Author at Texas CEO Magazine
Abby Kotun Based in Houston, Modinat “Abby” Kotun is an associate in the Labor and Employment Group of Reed Smith LLP. Abby is board certified in labor and employment law and represents clients in a wide variety of labor and employment matters, including general employment counseling; defense of discrimination charges and lawsuits; and trade secret, unfair competition, and wage and hour litigation.
Texas Partially Reopens Businesses Effective May 1st
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Texas partially reopens businesses effective May 1st
In the first phase of an effort to restart parts of Texas’ economy, on April 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order allowing certain businesses – retail establishments, restaurants, movie theaters, shopping malls, museums, libraries, golf courses, and services provided by an individual working alone in an office – to reopen on May 1, 2020, with most subject to certain restrictions regarding occupancy.
Rejecting the Ostrich Approach: Responsibly Confronting #MeToo Allegations of Misconduct by Private Company Managers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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