By: Scott D. Wilson The EEOC represents Efrin Chavez, a surgical technician who was hired by Northwest Arkansas Hospitals in January 2022 for a position in the Labor and Delivery Unit. The EEOC alleged that the hospital discriminated against Mr. Chavez because of his sex (male) by subjecting him to different terms, conditions, or privileges of … Continue reading Court Finds Working Conditions Not Intolerable in EEOC Case Against Northwest Arkansas Hospitals
NLRB Operations Resume After Swearing-In Delay
By: Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis As we highlighted last month here, the National Labor Relations Board has two new members, finally providing the Board with a three-person quorum to address the massive backlog and make progress toward reversing some Biden-era precedent that overturned centuries of NLRB law. Nearly three weeks after Senate confirmation, the National … Continue reading NLRB Operations Resume After Swearing-In Delay
What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident
By: Joseph Cefalu When a serious workplace accident occurs, employers may face immediate scrutiny from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For many employers, an OSHA investigation presents unfamiliar procedures and significant financial and legal risk, especially when severe injuries, fatalities or serious hazards are involved. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare … Continue reading What to Expect During an OSHA Investigation After a Workplace Accident
Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
By: Alexandra Cobb Hains It is officially the holiday season! Many employers will host their annual holiday parties in the coming weeks, and although holiday parties offer a chance for celebration, they can expose employers to considerable risk without thoughtful planning. Now is the perfect time for a refresher of some office party âDoâsâ and … Continue reading Skip the Mistletoe: Office Party Do’s and Don’ts
How Long Do I Need to Retain Physical Therapy Patient Records?
By: Alyse Richard Latiolais Neither the Louisiana Physical Therapy Practice Act nor LPTB rules dictate how long you must retain physical therapy patient records. LPTB rules do direct physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to properly document, maintain, make arrangements for patient access, and destroy physical therapy patient records. Under LPTB rules, a licensee may … Continue reading How Long Do I Need to Retain Physical Therapy Patient Records?
EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases
By Phillip Giorlando and Fred Preis With a Republican majority restored to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers should expect a significant uptick in religious discrimination litigation. Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has pledged to advance âbroader litigation prioritiesâ emphasizing religious liberty, marking a shift in enforcement focus under the current administration. Key Developments: The … Continue reading EEOC Signals Increased Focus on Religious Discrimination Cases
NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions
By Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis After operating with only two members for nearly a year, the National Labor Relations Board finally regained its quorum on December 18, 2025, when the Senate confirmed Republicans James Murphy and Scott Mayer as Board members and Crystal Carey as General Counsel. Why This Matters The Board has been … Continue reading NLRB Quorum Restored: New Year May Bring New NLRB Decisions
Weeding Out: Marijuana Reclassification through Trumpâs Executive Order
By: Kayla M. Jacob and Rachael Jeanfreau âTis the season for marijuana reclassification. And this time, it is not a drill. On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing Federal agencies to initiate the administrative process of reclassifying marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act from a Schedule I to a lower … Continue reading Weeding Out: Marijuana Reclassification through Trumpâs Executive Order
ICE-y Relations: Employer Update on Operation Catahoula Crunch
By Rachael Jeanfreau and Kenneth Nilsson Since early December of 2025, over 200 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, including agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have been active throughout southeast Louisiana in âOperation Catahoula Crunch,â a major immigration enforcement action. So far, according to the Department, more … Continue reading ICE-y Relations: Employer Update on Operation Catahoula Crunch
Army Investigation and Letter Reprimand Not Enough for Title VII Liability
By: Scott D. Wilson The Army defeated discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims by a Black instructor who sued over being investigated and disciplined after a student reported his personal business website offered appointments during Army work hours. Carzell Middletonâs race bias claim fell short because he didnât assert an adverse employment action, the US District … Continue reading Army Investigation and Letter Reprimand Not Enough for Title VII Liability
