The Houston Chronicle quoted M2D 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 exceptions …read more »

On February 25, 2021, M2D 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 may …read more »

Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article by M2D 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 that …read more »

The Houston Chronicle quoted M2D 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 and …read more »

M2D 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, Muskat …read more »

Texas Lawyer magazine has published an article by M2D 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 on …read more »

M2D 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 court. …read more »

On October 20, 2020, M2D 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 Response …read more »

Mike Muskat and Michelle Mahony recognized among the top labor and employment attorneys in Texas Muskat, Mahony & Devine is pleased to announce that firm partners Mike Muskat and Michelle Mahony have been named to the 2020 list of Texas Super Lawyers, a prestigious legal ranking that recognizes no more than 5 percent of Texas …read more »

Daniel Lenhoff, Senior Associate at the Firm, recently passed the California Bar Exam and took the California attorney’s oath to become a member of the State Bar of California. Daniel has assisted employers with issues specific to California employment and non-compete restrictions for years, and this will allow him to continue to do so as …read more »