Tag: health

Court Finds Working Conditions Not Intolerable in EEOC Case Against Northwest Arkansas Hospitals

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

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 “Do’s” 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?

Weeding Out: Marijuana Reclassification through Trump’s Executive Order

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Rachael Jeanfreau ‘Tis 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 Trump’s Executive Order

Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Rescheduling marijuana is not a new idea, but, for the first time, it is on President Trump’s second-term agenda. Well, maybe. Last month, the President announced that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. … Continue reading Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

Don’t Skip the Dialogue: Why the ADA’s Interactive Process Is a Legal and Strategic Must

The interactive process under the ADA requires employers to collaboratively engage with employees needing accommodations. Effective dialogue mitigates legal risks and enhances workplace inclusion.