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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will issue an emergency temporary standard that requires employers with more than 100 employees to mandate their employee to get vaccinated from COVID-19, or face weekly COVID-19 testing. President Biden also announced that he will requireRead more

On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Executive Order GA-34 (the “Order”), providing that the COVID-19 restrictions put in place by past executive orders would be lifted effective March 10, 2021. The COVID-19 restrictions lifted by the Order include but are not limited to the statewide mask mandate, social distancing requirements, limitations on gathering sizes,Read more

On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34, which goes into effect on March 10, 2021. The Executive Order will lift all state and local mask mandates and operating limits for all but a few Texas businesses. How does this order affect Texas employers’ obligations? Read below to find out more. Executive OrderRead more

A new year is here! We can all finally move past 2020. Even though COVID-19 is still at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we are hopeful for the new year ahead and what will be the beginning of a “new normal.” But before we look too far into the future, we are still managing theRead more

By Justin Markel and Clayton Hearn Over the last few weeks on RMWBH’s LinkedIn page, we have been sharing updates to frequently asked questions concerning employers, employees, and the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates were designed to quickly address topics of concern employers are facing. In this article, we will take a more in-depth look atRead more

Today, September 17, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-30, related to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (the “Order”). Among other things, the Order increases the maximum allowable capacity for certain businesses and facilities from 50% to 75%. These include offices, gyms, retail establishments, restaurants, museums, libraries, and manufacturers. AllRead more

On July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued statewide order GA-29, setting forth new measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19 (the “Order”). The Order requires all individuals to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in the following locations, when it is not feasible to maintain 6’ of distance from others who areRead more

On Friday, June 26, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA 28 (“GA 28”) relating to the targeted response to the COVID-19 disaster as part of the reopening of Texas, which supersedes GA 26. In relation to occupancy limits GA 28 generally states that every business establishment in Texas shall operate at no more thanRead more

Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the country, which has led to a dramatic increase in the number of new communities being developed. The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the resulting maze of CDC recommendations, local policies, and statewide orders, has left developers asking what they need to do theRead more

Are POAs “commercial entities providing goods and services to the public”? In a number of counties, the answer is yes. Beginning on June 17, 2020, several counties and cities adopted new emergency orders requiring “commercial entities providing goods or services to the public” to adopt a Health and Safety Plan. While the exact language variesRead more