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INTERMITTENT LEAVE UNDER THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

The Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid and job protected leave.[1] During the course of the FMLA leave, employees are entitled to maintain group health benefits in the same condition as if the […]

Marcy Rothman part of 2015 Trial College Faculty

Director Marcy Rothman served on the faculty at the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel's Trial College held June 1 -5, 2015.  The trial college brings together some of the best railroad trial lawyers from across the country to teach […]

Derivative Shareholder Litigation Involving Closely Held Corporations

The Texas Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sneed v. Webre strengthened the rights of shareholders of closely held corporations to challenge irresponsible or self-serving corporate management. Sneed v. Webre, No. 12–0045, 2015 WL 3451653 […]

Exercise Caution with OSHA's Electronic Reporting Option

Halfway through the first year of OSHA's new reporting requirements, many nonsubscribing employers are becoming more comfortable with the new requirements and options available for reporting workplace injuries and illnesses. As of this year, OSHA provides […]

DOL OFFERS GUIDANCE ON DEFINITION OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

On July 15, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued guidance regarding the proper classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors for purposes of complying with the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The FLSA […]

New Limitation on Liability for Wellness Programs in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently signed legislation into law that provides limitation on liability for employers who establish and maintain employee wellness programs. The Texas Legislature saw a need to address concerns that some employers are discouraged […]

Kenneth C. Riney