Is Your Hospital Prepared to Hire From the New Applicant Pool of International Physicians?

The United States is experiencing healthcare workforce shortages, including in rural areas. Louisiana's Act 646 aims to address physician shortages by providing a pathway for licensure for international physicians. This offers potential solutions to the healthcare shortage.

Weeding Out: Marijuana’s Blazing Trail from a Schedule I to a Schedule III Drug

The DEA plans to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the CSA, impacting medical use and business deductions, but not affecting recreational marijuana legality. Employers face challenges ahead.

No Permits, Just Guns – at Work? (Oh My!)

Effective July 4, 2024, Louisiana residents aged 18 and above may carry weapons without a permit. However, employers can still restrict access to weapons in the workplace. Employers may need to update policies to comply with the new law.

Weeding Out: BLM Insignia as Protected Concerted Activity at Work

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that prohibiting BLM insignia at work was unlawful. The display was considered protected concerted activity, stemming from complaints about race discrimination. No automatic protection for BLM display at work.

Game Changers: NLRB says Dartmouth College Men’s Basketball Players Are Employees of the University

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. The Order emphasizes the dual nature of AI and its implications for the job market, employee rights, and work in the age of AI. It also signals the need for responsible innovation and training in AI tool development, addressing concerns about workplace discrimination.

Non-Compete Agreements Are Enforceable in Louisiana

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. The Order emphasizes the dual nature of AI and its implications for the job market, employee rights, and work in the age of AI. It also signals the need for responsible innovation and training in AI tool development, addressing concerns about workplace discrimination.

Weeding Out: Stoners at Work

Employers face challenges navigating marijuana laws in preventing impairment at work. Zero-tolerance policies help mitigate risks and align with creating a safe work environment. Marijuana drug-testing limitations require alternative means to prove impairment. Training employees to recognize signs of impairment fosters a safe and productive workplace, despite complex legal landscapes.