Late last month, the Florida Supreme Court codified into Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(h) the “apex doctrine” and declared the doctrine applies with equal force to high-ranking corporate and government officials.
Archives for September 16, 2021
FDA and CDC Issue Warnings Regarding Health Risks of Using Delta-8 THC Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued warnings to the public regarding the potential health risks of using Delta-8 THC products on September 14, 2021.
The FDA’s latest consumer update, 5 Things To Know About Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC, begins with
California Court of Appeal Holds Courts Have Authority to Ensure that PAGA Claims Are Manageable
While California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) is often compared to class actions, many of the rules and regulations governing class actions are not present. And applying considerations like manageability to PAGA claims has caused California trial courts much consternation.
However, recently the California Court of Appeal for the Second
ABC News staffer claims Disney-owned network retaliated after she spoke out about sexual harassment accusation
Amended lawsuit claims ABC News didn’t offer ‘Good Morning America’ producer a new contract
Sexual harassment liability has been significantly expanded for small businesses [Texas]
In the last legislative session, changes to the Texas Labor Code were made that could have significant impacts on small employers.
Court Rulings Halt Vaccine Mandates For NYC Teachers, NY Medical Workers; Gov. Hochul Mandates Masks At Child Care Centers
Court rulings have temporarily stopped teachers in New York City and medical workers in New York state from being required to get the COVID vaccine.
Meet the New Workplace Benefit Inspired by the Strictest Abortion Law in the Country
A look at how companies are helping their employees evade the state of Texas.
Study: Women reporting higher rates of workplace burnout than men
Burnout rates in the U.S. workforce remain high, according to a new study from property and casualty insurer The Hartford, and women are increasingly reporting higher rates of job-related exhaustion than men.
Jones Walker’s Labor & Employment Group Presents Webinar: The New Federal COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate – What It May Mean for You and How to Plan Accordingly
On September 9, 2021, President Biden issued his “COVID-19 Action Plan” that orders OSHA to establish a rule to mandate COVID-19 vaccines or weekly testing for all employers with 100 or more employees. The plan also includes an Executive Order with similar requirements for certain federal contractors. While many
MSHA Unveils Proposed Powered Haulage Rule
On September 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced its proposed powered haulage rule for surface mines and surface areas of underground mines. The proposed rule, which is open to public comment through November 8, 2021, will be set out at a new
What’s an Employer To Do When It Realizes It Failed to Provide an Employee Any Required FMLA Notices?
Everyone one of us has been there.
Your employee, Johnny, takes a leave of absence because he stubbed his toe at work, resulting in a lengthy worker’s compensation absence. For one reason or another, Johnny’s one week leave of absence turns into one month, then six months.
One night, right