Category: Texas News
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Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Opposing Orders for Texas Businesses
Posted on 10.18.2021
Texas Governor’s Executive Order On October 11, 2021,Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order (EO) GA-40 which states that “no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Breaking News, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Texas News
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NEWS: New Sexual Harassment Laws Now In Effect & EEO-1 Filing Deadline Extension
Posted on 09.02.2021
New Sexual Harassment Laws Went Into Effect September 1 Governor Greg Abbott signed two new bills in August, SB 45 and HB 21, which broaden protections for Texas employees who file sexual harassment claims. Both laws went into effect on Wednesday, September 1. Employers should take heed of the impact these new laws will have … Continue reading
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Texas Mask Mandate Update: What You Need To Know As An Employer
Posted on 03.10.2021
Governor Abbott recently lifted the mask mandate in Texas, which went into effect on Wednesday, March 10. Many employers have questions about how this affects their businesses and organizations. Below is a list of frequently asked questions about the cancelled mask mandate, with answers that should provide some insight to employers. Is the Texas mask … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Texas News
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Important Texas Workforce Commission Updates
Posted on 07.06.2020
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently posted some important updates regarding work search requirements for those collecting unemployment. The June 30th announcement states that it will delay the reinstatement of the work search requirement for unemployment benefits in Texas. This requirement, which is federal law, was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the outset, TWC has stated … Continue reading
Posted in Breaking News, COVID-19, HR Risk Mitigation, Proactive Response, Respond & Rebuild, Texas News
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The Buzz on Marijuana And The Workplace: Guidelines For Employers
Posted on 08.19.2019
Hemp. Cannabis. Edibles. CBD oil. There’s a new frontier in American society, one that remains uncharted territory for millions of people in this country. The frontier we’re referring to is the world of cannabis, otherwise called marijuana, and more specifically how it fits into workplace culture in America. Human resources professionals are the pioneers of … Continue reading
Posted in Proactive Response, Texas News
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Texas Paid Sick Leave: What This Means For Your Business
Posted on 06.14.2019
Summary Although currently there is no Texas state-wide law that requires private employers to provide paid sick leave in Texas, the cities of Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio have each adopted ordinances requiring paid sick leave. Proposed legislation that would have blocked these ordinances from going into effect was introduced during the most recent Texas … Continue reading
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