On August 18, 2023, in Hamilton v. Dallas County,[1] the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, handed down a significant Title VII ruling that has far-reaching implications for future employment discrimination cases in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Employees seeking to bring a discrimination claim no longer need to
Labor and Employment Law
Can You Ask Job Applicants if They Are Vaccinated?
By April Walter on
On August 23, 2021, the FDA announced the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now fully approved. With this news, more and more employers are adopting, or considering whether to adopt, vaccine mandates for their workforces. One issue that a vaccine mandate raises is whether employers can lawfully ask job applicants about their COVID-19 vaccination status after…
“Long COVID” as a Disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
By April Walter on
“Long COVID” or “long-haul COVID” are terms coined to describe a range of new or ongoing systems that can last weeks or months after first being infected with the COVID-19 virus. The CDC’s website lists many commonly reported symptoms among “long haulers,” which list includes:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Symptoms
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