San Antonio business groups eye legal win over sick leave in Austin

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is already suing the city of Austin for its short-term rental regulations. Now it's taking action on sick leave on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and other corporate-focused groups......»»

San Antonio officials will now weigh the next move in what has been a multiyear battle......»»

Every businesses in New York state would be required to provide at least five days of sick leave to its workers under a new proposal by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo proposed the mandatory statewide paid sick leave program as part of his 2020 State of th.....»»

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Proponents of Austin's sick-leave mandate are cheering and opponents are regrouping after an initial skirmish in what looks to be a long legal battle. The new rules are still scheduled to go into effect for businesses on Oct. 1......»»

The outcome of a lawsuit over Austin's paid sick leave ordinance could decide the fate of a similar mandate in San Antonio. “Whatever happens in the Austin case will set precedence for San Antonio and the rest of the state,” one expert said......»»

Austin's sick leave ordinance took another blow in court Friday. Texas' Third Court of Appeals ordered a temporary injunction in a lawsuit challenging the law, keeping it from taking effect for businesses and workers across the city, and sent the cas.....»»

The legal challenge to Austin’s mandatory sick leave ordinance appears headed to the Texas Supreme Court, even as conservative state lawmakers gear up to strike the ability of cities to approve such measures, saying it creates unnecessary burdens.....»»

With data from over 700 participants, the 2024 Texas Economic Outlook Study released by Dallas-based bank Texas Capital, uncovered insights from business leaders in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio on current and expected business and eco.....»»

The law firm received a Mansfield 3.0 Certification in September, a recognition given by Diversity Lab to law firms that effectively consider attorneys from underrepresented groups for leadership and business opportunities......»»

“Our business is dependent on the ability of people to gather in large groups,” said Jeffrey Weiss, president of Amol’s Party and Fiesta Supplies in San Antonio. “That’s what it’s all about; so until that happens, it’s.....»»

The move could set up a high-dollar clash between business and labor groups in the November election......»»

Major U.S. business lobbying groups are asking Congress to pass measures that would protect companies large and small from coronavirus-related lawsuits when states start to lift pandemic restrictions and businesses begin to reopen......»»

Major U.S. business lobbying groups are asking Congress to pass measures that would protect companies large and small from coronavirus-related lawsuits when states start to lift pandemic restrictions and businesses begin to reopen......»»

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Major U.S. business lobbying groups are asking Congress to pass measures that would protect companies large and small from coronavirus-related lawsuits when states start to lift pandemic restrictions and businesses begin to reopen......»»

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Business Insider spoke to eleven Amazon workers about how the company is coping with keeping them safe during the coronavirus outbreak. Amazon has brought in.....»»

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state legislators reached a deal this week on a budget that would reduce spending as the state expects to lose billions of dollars in revenue because of the coronavirus. To stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many businesse.....»»

Last week, Congress passed sweeping legislation providing paid sick and family leave as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This primer provides some bottom line answers to your questions about what the new law means for your small business. Whe.....»»

Joe Raedle/Getty Images In an internal Hobby Lobby memo obtained by Business Insider, the company told managers that sick employees must use personal paid time off and vacation pay or take an "unpai.....»»