There is a lot of confusion among both employers and employees about the status of Covid vaccine mandates. Here in Texas the problem is especially acute because we have dueling state and federal mandates.
Read MoreLong COVID can be a disability under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 if it substantially limits one or more major life activities.
Read MoreIf an employer requires that its employees receive the coronavirus vaccine, then the time spent by employees obtaining the vaccine is most likely compensable.
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There can be little doubt that at some point in 2021, there will be enough vaccine to go around and all Americans will have access to these important drugs.
But what if you don’t want to take it? Can your employer fire you for refusing to take a COVID vaccine?
Read MoreTyson Foods’ new entry into the Worst Employer In the World Award contest is making an impressive showing.
Read MoreCongress seeks to exploit the COVID-19 health and economic crises to gain passage of legislation that would provide broad immunity to businesses.
Read MoreEmployees are increasingly being caught in a Catch-22 situation of wanting to return to work to earn a living but not wanting to be required to work in unsafe conditions.
Read MorePhiladelphia’s city council unanimously approved a bill last week that will make it illegal for employers to fire, discipline, or otherwise retaliate against workers who speak up about unsafe coronavirus conditions.
Read MoreNELA - The National Employment Lawyers Association, in cooperation with the AARP, conducted a briefing last week in which experts in the field discussed the interplay of the ADA, Age Discrimination law, And Worker Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic.
Read MoreThe Department of Labor issued a new rule last week that essentially lets small businesses decide for themselves whether or not to give workers paid sick leave under the Congress's new law that sought to guarantee it. Essentially, they killed the new law.
Read MoreYou can download a PDF copy of the presentation powerpoint here.
Read MoreThe US DOL has published a series of Q&As to help people understand the new expanded medical leave law (“FFCRA”).
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