Sometimes, a business can be excused from performing under a contract due to a force majeure or an “Act of God” provision in that agreement. However, given that COVID 19 is a new phenomenon, there is no clear law on (1) whether COVID 19 qualifies as an “Act of God” or a force majeure event and (2) many contracts will need to be interpreted to determine whether their particular force majeure clauses encompass COVID 19. Needless to say, the parties may disagreed about the interpretation.
Author: Leiza Dolghih
I advise my clients on how to reduce their exposure to litigation through properly drafted agreements and well-designed business practices, and I also help them litigate and arbitrate any business and employment disputes, when they arise.
COVID 19 Texas Employer Guide – The U.S. Department of Labor Questions and Answers
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division answers Fair Labor Standards Act questions related to COVID-19, including whether and how employers must compensate employees for reduced hours work, telework, and additional expenses associated with working from home.
COVID 19 Texas Employer Guide – Checking Employees’ Temperature At Work
EEOC states that in light of COVID-19, employers can check employees’ temperature.
COVID 19 Texas Employer Guide – Texas Workforce Commission FAQs
Over the next several days, I will provide a break down of the new employment laws and guidances issued by various government agencies that Texas employers should know about when dealing with COVID 19. If you have any follow up questions, please reach out to me at Leiza.Dolghih@lewisbrisbois.com.
American Medical Association Takes a Stance on Physician Non-Compete Agreements
On February 7, 2020, the American Medical Association submitted a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning non-compete agreements in the workplace and urged
Is There A Link Between Non-Compete Agreements and Hot Job Markets?
I recently wrote an expert analysis article for Law360 titled “Top Job Markets Show Noncompetes May Not Squash Growth,” examining and questioning the purported link between the