A North Texas dental practice is facing legal action after two employees were dismissed for expressing concerns about workplace safety measures to combat coronavirus, the US Department of Labor has confirmed.

In March and April 2020, Roger Bohannan and David Bohannan, owners of Roger H Bohannan DDS Inc, furloughed their employees after the state of Texas prohibited specific dental procedures at the height of the covid-19 pandemic.

While furloughed, two employees asked what safety measures would be in place once patients and employees returned.