Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article by Muskat Devine partner Mike Muskat exploring mistakes employers can make with regard to the COVID-19 vaccine. “Three Common Mistakes Employers Should Watch for When Dealing with Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations” (subscription required) outlines legal issues employers can face if they’re not careful. In the article, which was originally …read more »

Muskat Devine is pleased to announce that Muskat Devine Partner Corey Devine has been named a 2021 Texas Rising Star in defending management in employment litigation. This is the 10th year Mr. Devine has been selected to the list of Texas Rising Stars, an exclusive listing that recognizes only the top 2.5 percent of young …read more »

The Houston Chronicle quoted Muskat Devine Partner Mike Muskat in a recent article that addresses questions about current employment laws around COVID-19 and what employers can and cannot do or say with regard to their employees. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, there are …read more »

On February 25, 2021, Muskat Devine partner Mike Muskat and associate Mariah Berry spoke to the American Petroleum Labor Lawyers Association (APLLA) on key post-#MeToo developments in harassment law.  Their presentation, titled “Where Does Harassment Law Stand in 2021, and Where Is It Heading?” addressed judicial and legislative developments and outlined how these important changes …read more »

Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article by Muskat Devine partners Mike Muskat and Corey Devine exploring labor and employment law changes expected under the Biden Administration. “From COVID-19 Relief to Paid Leave, Biden Administration Changes to Labor and Employment Law Could Go Further Than First Expected” (subscription required) outlines legislation that could pass given …read more »

The Houston Chronicle quoted Muskat Devine Partner Mike Muskat in a recent article exploring whether companies can legally require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine before going back to work. While there are no laws prohibiting companies from mandating that employees get a vaccine, “There will be a good argument that vaccines are reliable, helpful …read more »

Muskat Devine Partner Mike Muskat was quoted in the Houston Chronicle article about the legal and practical issues regarding employer travel guidelines for the holidays in connection with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. While employers can legally require employees who travel during the holidays to quarantine or test negative before they return to work, …read more »

Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article by Muskat Devine partners Mike Muskat and Corey Devine on labor and employment law changes expected under a Biden administration. In the article, “Major Changes to Labor and Employment Law Likely Under a Biden Administration” (subscription required), Mr. Muskat and Mr. Devine outline the biggest employment issues likely …read more »

Muskat Devine partner Mike Muskat was quoted in the Houston Chronicle about the wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Jeff Luhnow, the former Houston Astros General Manager,who was terminated after being implicated in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. Muskat observed that Luhnow faces an uphill battle in his effort to avoid arbitration and keep the case in …read more »

On October 20, 2020, Muskat Devine partners Mike Muskat, Michelle Mahony, and Corey Devine presented a webinar to firm clients on “Insights on Current and Future COVID-19 Employment Litigation.”  The webinar discussed ongoing and future COVID-19 lawsuits and agency actions, including claims relating to workplace safety; the WARN Act; leave under the Families First Coronavirus …read more »