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DBL Partner Kevin Hoskins Named a Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 Winner

DBL Law is pleased to announce that partner Kevin F. Hoskins has been named a 2015 Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 winner. This annual awards program recognizes young professionals...

Following Supreme Court Decision, Large Employers Must Prepare for Upcoming ACA Mandates

On June 25, 2015, the United States Supreme Court upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in a 6-3 decision, holding that individuals may receive premium tax...

Department of Labor Announces Proposal for Massive Changes to Overtime Entitlement

The Department of Labor has issued some proposed changes to the overtime regulations pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  This is the first amendment since 2004 and if finalized,...

Possible Duty to Disclose Merger Negotiations

Ordinarily, companies are not required to disclose negotiations about potential mergers until a definitive agreement has been reached.  However, the Eleventh Circuit recently found, in Finnerty v. Stiefel Laboratories, that...

Creating a Work Environment Where Generations Can Coexist is Essential

Generational diversity in the workplace is emerging as a key issue faced by employers as millennials continue to enter the workforce in ever-increasing numbers.  Millennials, defined as those between the...

FMLA Protections for Same-Sex Couples Expanded

A recent change to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has given employers yet another thing to keep in mind as they administer their employee leave programs.  The Department of...

Guest Blog: Goering Center Family & Private Business Generational Expectations

  How do I know if my next generation family member is ready to take over the reins of my family business? That simple question has perplexed countless company owners...

New NLRB “Ambush” Election Rule Now In Effect

The National Labor Relations Board’s controversial final rule revamping its procedures for union elections, commonly referred to as the “ambush” election rule, went into effect on April 14, 2015. Under...

How to Properly Handle the Sick Employee that Misses Work

Employers know that regular attendance is a requirement in a job.  Employees who consistently miss work can wreak havoc on schedules and delivery of products and services.  The Sixth Circuit...

Recent Supreme Court Case Opens Door to Pregnancy Discrimination Claims

The U.S. Supreme Court has clarified an employer’s obligations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act to accommodate pregnant employees who have work restrictions.   In Young v. United Parcel Service, issued on...
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