Category: News
Short-Term Rental (STR) Update 2018
October, 31 2018Short-term rental (STR) regulations in Texas are a hot topic among city governments around the nation. An increasing number of Texas communities have ordinances in place to manage local STRs… Read more »
City of Austin Issues Boil Water Notice
October, 22 2018October 22, 2018 Today, the City of Austin issued a city-wide boil water notice after flooding overwhelmed the City’s water treatment capacity. Hotels should take precautions to ensure guest safety… Read more »
Federal Agency Proposes Formal Change to Joint-Employer Standard
September, 27 2018On September 13, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced intent to propose agency regulations to formally change the joint-employer standard. This is good news for employers, as the proposed… Read more »
Court Blocks Austin’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance from Taking Effect as Scheduled
August, 30 2018On August 17th, a state appeals court enjoined the City of Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance from taking effect as scheduled on October 1st. Austin was the first Texas city… Read more »
San Antonio Considers Following in Austin’s Footsteps with Paid Sick Leave Ordinance
July, 31 2018This week, the San Antonio city clerk’s office verified that proponents of a mandatory sick leave ordinance have gathered a sufficient number of signatures on a petition for the City… Read more »
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Rules that Transgender Discrimination Violates Federal Anti-Bias Law
May, 29 2018In March, a federal appeals court extended the nation’s primary federal employment discrimination statute to cover transgender and transitioning employees. The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that employers… Read more »
Supreme Court Holds Employment Arbitration Clauses are Valid
May, 29 2018On May 21, 2018, the Supreme Court released a ruling on class action lawsuits that is very favorable to employers. In May, the Supreme Court ruled that class action… Read more »
New Federal Regulation on 9-1-1 Access Signed Into Law
April, 29 2018In February, with members of the Hunt family in attendance at the White House, President Trump signed H.R. 582 (known as “Kari’s Law”) on the 50th anniversary of the first… Read more »
U.S. House of Representatives passes the ADA Education and Reform Act; bill moves to Senate
February, 27 2018This month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the H.R. 620, known as “the ADA Education and Reform Act.” Supported by the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association, the American… Read more »
NLRB nominee John Ring would ensure Republican majority for labor enforcement
January, 31 2018Earlier this month, President Trump nominated John Ring to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a five-year term. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Ring’s appointment would… Read more »