Supreme Court Upholds Arbitration Agreements Barring Employee Class/Collective Actions
On May 21, 2018, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld employers’ use of class action and collective action waivers in arbitration agreements. The opinion in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis resolves a trio of cases before the Supreme Court in which employees brought suits against their…
Robert Garrey Joins Saunders Walsh and Beard as a New Partner
New Litigation Attorney Joins Collin County Firm Saunders, Walsh & Beard is happy to announce the addition of Mr. Robert “Bob” Garrey as a Partner. Bob’s business litigation expertise consists of trying cases in state and federal court in Texas and across the nation involving a broad range of commercial,…
City of Austin’s New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance May Apply to Collin County Employers
The City of Austin has become the first city in Texas to require private employers to provide paid sick leave to full time and part-time employees. By enacting a City Ordinance on February 16, 2018, Austin now requires most private sector employers to provide each worker up to 64 hours,…
