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A recent decision by the Fifth Circuit Court speaks to a larger issue about an employer’s willingness and cooperation to reasonably accommodate employees with disabilities. As this case shows, delays can have a negative impact on individuals who need assistive resources to carry out their responsibilities. To ensure that your business embeds these good faith...

Employee safety is at the core of OSHA’s objectives. Achieving worker safety requires employers to take the necessary steps to ensure employees know how to achieve safety goals. Understanding these essential insights every employer should know about OSHA protects you and those who work to achieve your business goals. The Texas labor and employment attorneys...

The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes the national minimum wage and governs payment for overtime work, recordkeeping requirements, and standards for youth employment. These standards apply to Federal, State, and local government work and the private sector. Generally, the U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for and has authority over the governance of these standards....

Employees have a reasonable right to privacy and safety in the workplace, and employers have a responsibility to protect these rights. However, as OSHA integrates AI tools into its inspection processes, concerns about privacy and transparency abound. To navigate the potential legal ramifications this could cause your business, it is essential to hire a Texas...

Federal labor laws require most US employers to pay employees time and a half for every hour they work over 40 hours in a week. However, there are some exceptions to the general rule, and one is for employees who are subject to the Motor Carrier Act (MCA). The MCA applies to commercial transport that...

Noncompete agreements have come under fire recently as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to ban the use of noncompete agreements in many instances. As the FTC’s actions faced a lawsuit and legal battle, a Texas judge blocked the ruling by issuing a nationwide injunction. However, employers must still remain aware of the ongoing status...

In a recent ruling that has garnered significant attention, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a six-month contractual limitations period for discrimination retaliation claims. This decision has far-reaching implications for employers and employees, reshaping the landscape of employment law in Texas and beyond. The Labor & Employment Group at Fee, Smith & Sharp LLP...

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is working to finalize its first comprehensive guidance in over two decades to help employers recognize and prevent prohibited harassment in the workplace. The guidance is not legally binding but attempts to clarify the EEOC’s position as to the kinds of conduct that will be considered discriminatory. A consistently...

According to its mission statement, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) exists to “ensure safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.” To that end, OSHA consistently updates regulations and employer requirements. A recent update addresses high-hazard industries and how and when...

Being under the authority of the Fifth Circuit, Texas employers have been given a bit of a pass when it comes to Title VII compliance. However, in 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals broadened its interpretation of what constitutes an adverse employment action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This...