On April 1, 2020, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary rule providing key guidance on paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The rule clarifies that employees covered under a federal, state or local stay–at-home order may be eligible for paid FFCRA leave but only if work or telework is available. The rule also provides detailed guidance on teleworking, the small business exemption, required documentation and a number of other points.  For more information, see our legal update, US: DOL issues key federal paid leave rule, extends leave to certain employees under stay-at-home orders.

James Hughes

James Hughes joined the Austin office in November 2013 as an associate in the employment and labor group.

Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, James served two judicial clerkships at both the trial and appellate levels. From 2011–2013, he was a federal judicial…

James Hughes joined the Austin office in November 2013 as an associate in the employment and labor group.

Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, James served two judicial clerkships at both the trial and appellate levels. From 2011–2013, he was a federal judicial clerk for Judge Sam Sparks of the US District Court, Western District of Texas.

From 2010–2011, he served as a judicial clerk for Justice Eva M. Guzman of the Texas Supreme Court. During both clerkships, James worked on numerous cases involving both federal and state employment law. These included various federal cases under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, and the FMLA.

He also has familiarity with cases involving state law, such as non-compete agreements and employment contracts.

Finally, James has extensive experience with federal motions practice and federal employment trials.