As featured in #WorkforceWednesday: This week, we’re looking at how employment laws and regulations are being impacted by the Biden administration’s recent actions on the international and national stages.
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A bill that will prohibit mandatory arbitration of sexual assault and sexual harassment claims is on its way from the House and Senate to President Biden for his signature. It appears likely that the President will sign the bill, given that a statement issued by the President’s Office earlier this month states that the “Administration supports” passage of the bill.
Continue Reading #MeToo Goes to the White House: Federal Legislation Awaits President Biden’s Signature
On Monday, October 11, 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order GA-40 (the “Order”) prohibiting vaccine mandates by any entity. The Order, which was effective upon issuance, states: “No entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccine by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, who objects to such vaccination for