Mike Muskat

June 28, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Political and Social Advocacy at Work After the 'Roe v. Wade' Reversal—What Employers Should Know

The Roe v. Wade reversal is merely the latest societal event raising difficult questions about legal risk and company culture. Employers in Texas are well-advised to carefully consider these questions and to prepare in advance for conflicts that may arise, says Mike Muskat, a partner at Muskat, Mahony & Devine.

By Mike Muskat

5 minute read

May 20, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Texas Employers Should Beware of Efforts to Limit Mandatory Employment Arbitration

While there is no indication that the Texas legislature will seriously consider banning mandatory employment arbitration in Texas any time soon, the movement in other states to do so affects how multistate employers choose to proceed.

By Mike Muskat and Corey Devine

5 minute read

March 11, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

COVID-19 at Two Years: What Have We Learned?

COVID introduced flexible scheduling that has given employees more control over their workday and, in turn, has led to happier employees, improved production, and increased retention, which, for many, is here to stay.

By Mike Muskat, Michelle Mahony, Corey Devine, Mariah Berry, and Nicole Su

9 minute read

December 15, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Four Key Legal Challenges for Employers in 2022

"The 2022 outlook for pay equity looks to be both substantial and active. Addressing pay equity should be a high-priority item in the next year."

By Mike Muskat and Michelle Mahony

7 minute read

September 08, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

COVID-19's Not Going Away and Neither are Workplace Safety Concerns: Answers to the Most Common Questions Employers Have About OSHA's New Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

The dangerous new spike in COVID cases has many employers now considering an array of options for limiting the risk of COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. In addition to considering updated masking protocols, many businesses have recently begun to consider or implement other policies.

By Mike Muskat, Michelle Mahony and Corey Devine

5 minute read

April 13, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Three Common Mistakes Employers Should Watch for When Dealing With Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

There are many traps for the unwary when it comes to handling employee COVID-19 vaccinations.

By Mike Muskat

4 minute read

February 08, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

From COVID-19 Relief to Paid Leave, Biden Administration Changes to Labor and Employment Law Could Go Further Than First Expected

Given President Joe Biden's razor-thin margin in the Senate and the likely continued operation of the Senate cloture rule, Washington insiders predict the administration will focus, at least legislatively, on relatively moderate objectives that avoid significant risk of filibuster.

By Mike Muskat and Corey Devine

7 minute read

November 12, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

Major Changes to Labor and Employment Law Likely Under a Biden Administration

After a fiercely contested election, it appears likely that Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States. The proposed Biden…

By Mike Muskat and Corey Devine

6 minute read

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