Protecting your business from COVID lawsuit liability

• January 27, 2021

From FMLA, to the ADA, GINA, and more, business owners face a variety of COVID lawsuit liabilities. The best way to protect yourself is through prevention.

COVID could impact your ACA Applicable Large Employer status for 2021

• January 20, 2021

Many employees were laid off or worked reduced hours in 2020, some impacted businesses may no longer qualify as an ACA Applicable Large Employer.

If you don’t have a Chief Human Resources Officer you’re behind the curve

• January 11, 2021

HR is finally getting a seat at the table with the addition of the Chief Human Resources Officer, and just in time as this role is more important than ever.

What the Biden COVID plan means for employers

• January 07, 2021

The Biden COVID plan could have major impacts on employers. Know what to look out for and start planning your response now.

New COVID relief package extends payroll provisions

• January 05, 2021

The new COVID relief package passed by Congress includes key provisions businesses must be aware of. Learn how your business may be impacted.

What executive orders will Biden overturn when he takes office?

• January 04, 2021

Businesses may be impacted as President-elect Biden overturns Trump Administration executive orders on immigration and environmental protection.

What the COVID vaccine means for employers

• December 30, 2020

What you need to know as the COVID vaccine rolls out: can you mandate vaccination and must it be covered cost-free by insurance?

Update: COVID legal considerations for employers

• December 17, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers have new legal considerations to make over paid leave, unemployment, vaccines, OSHA regulations, and more.

Employee and customer safety during COVID-19: Who’s getting it right?

• December 15, 2020

Lessons to learn from how Apple and Trader Joe's prioritized employee and customer safety while still running their business.

Workers’ rights in the age of COVID

• November 13, 2020

Learn how the pandemic has changed the conversation around worker’s rights and how the PRO act would make organizing frontline workers easier.

A spate of lawsuits aims to stop Trump’s H-1B visa restrictions

• November 12, 2020

Businesses have launched a litigation blitz to halt the Trump administration's crippling H-1B visa restrictions, claiming they harm US companies.

COVID-19 vaccinations will pose new employer challenges

• October 28, 2020

COVID-19 vaccinations, if employer-mandated, will force employers to answer medical or religious accommodation requests under the ADA and Title VII. Preparing now can...

Ask the Attorney: Employer’s rights during COVID

• October 16, 2020

Employers are dealing with a lot of questions as they continue to operate safely, while not breaking the bank. Our expert employment lawyer addresses some of the most...

Remind bosses: Reckless behavior can bring personal liability

• October 06, 2020

Disgruntled workers can sue not only the employer but individual managers as well as putting their personal assets at risk.

Reporting COVID cases at work: Employer responsibilities

• September 21, 2020

Employers have a responsibility to report confirmed, work-related coronavirus cases to OSHA if they meet OSHA standards. OSHA expects employers to make a good faith...

I-9 forms: It’s still important to stay on top of compliance

• September 17, 2020

Employers who stay abreast of I-9 form changes ensure accurate completion that complies with governmental requirements.

As pandemic spreads, so do lawsuits: 3 cases to watch

• August 05, 2020

There are already hundreds of covid-19 and coronavirus-related lawsuits percolating through state and federal courts. Here's a look at few.

EEOC sets ADA reopening and accommodation rules

• August 03, 2020

The EEOC has issues rules for employers to use in governing post-COVID return to work and hiring during the pandemic.

CDC workplace safety guidelines: adoption and enforcement

• July 20, 2020

How to properly enforce workplace safety rules around the coronavirus pandemic, including mask requirements and CDC guidelines.

Avoid these big legal mistakes when reopening

• July 16, 2020

Employment lawyer Dan Kaplan has some reminders for us of the organizational and legal issues we cannot look past.