Archives: ACA

Who Is Houston’s New “HERO”? Houston City Council Passes Sweeping Equal Rights Ordinance

By Michael Lombardino on August 26, 2015 Posted in ACA, Discrimination

***UPDATE*** Houston’s controversial equal rights ordinance (commonly referred to as HERO) failed by a wide margin on Tuesday. Houstonians rejected the proposition by a vote of 61% to 39%. Largely conservative opponents pursued an ad campaign arguing that the ordinance would allow sexual predators dressed as women to enter women’s bathrooms, locker rooms and showers. … Continue Reading

Solidarity Forever? When it Comes to Obamacare and Unions, Maybe Not.

By Pat Muldowney on September 12, 2013 Posted in ACA, Unions

From the time of his initial run for President, and throughout his time in office, President Barack Obama has had the near universal support of organized labor. Even though he was not able to obtain passage of the unions’ much-coveted Employee Free Choice Act (a/k/a “card check”), he has attempted to expand union influence in … Continue Reading

Whistleblowing Protections Under the Affordable Care Act – It’s The Law Now

By Steve Sutton on July 1, 2013 Posted in ACA, Whistleblowing

When most employers think of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the focus is on the countdown to January 1, 2014, when the employer mandate kicks in. However, the ACA has been law since March 23, 2010. One aspect of the ACA that employers cannot lose sight of is its broad whistleblower protections. … Continue Reading