Insights
Labor & Employment
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June 23, 2021
New OSHA Guidance for COVID-19: Healthcare Workers and Other At-Risk Employees
OSHA recently released a new emergency temporary standard to set workplace safety rules for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 22, 2021
Ohio Amends Health Order & Outlines Process for Employers to Report Work Refusals
Ohio opens portal for employers to report work refusals and amends health order to conform with the new CDC mask guidance.
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May 14, 2021
Recission of Health Order Changes Employer Withholding Requirements
With the rescission of the temporary rule, employers will need to ensure they are appropriately tracking their employees' work location.
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May 13, 2021
DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Final Rule, Signaling Substantial Shift from Trump Administration FLSA Policy
The DOL has withdrawn a final rule that established a test for determining whether workers are independent contractors under FLSA.
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March 31, 2021
Lingering Unemployment Fraud in Ohio Prompts Request for National Response
Beyond fraudulent unemployment claims is rampant fraud being committed within the federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
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March 19, 2021
American Rescue Plan: Employers Must Provide COBRA Subsidies to Qualifying Employees
The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Biden on Mar. 11, 2021, contains significant changes to COBRA subsidies.
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February 25, 2021
Rise of Unemployment Fraud in Ohio, Other States
A rise in unemployment fraud in Ohio is the subject of media attention and concern. But what exactly is happening, and what should you do?
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February 12, 2021
$15 Federal Minimum Wage Discussions Continue in Congress
The push for a $15 federal minimum wage continues in Congress, as it is proposed to be added to President Biden’s coronavirus relief package
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February 5, 2021
Court Rules Employers Cannot Tighten Deadlines to File Anti-Discrimination Claims
Acourt has made it clear that employers cannot contractually shorten deadlines for employees to file federal anti-discrimination claims.
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January 15, 2021
Gov. DeWine Signs the Employment Law Uniformity Act
On Jan. 12, 2021, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 352, the Employment Law Uniformity Act, into law.
