Employment arbitration agreements, which require an employer and employee to arbitrate their disputes rather than litigate them, are a common
NKY Chamber Hosting Legal Update Forum
August 27, 2018
Panelists from DBL Law will discuss how to promote a workplace of civility and respect through effective policies on issues
Supreme Court Rules Against Mandating Fees For Public-Sector Employees
July 3, 2018
A June 27 U.S. Supreme Court ruling declared that public-sector employees cannot be mandated to pay regular agency fees to
DBL Law Offering Sexual Harassment Training
January 1, 2018
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Associate Katie Tranter Has Received YWCA Rising Star Award
October 3, 2017
Congratulations to DBL Law Associate Attorney Katie Tranter on being named a 2017 YWCA Greater Cincinnati Rising Star. Nomination criteria
Overtime Rule
September 5, 2017
In a significant ruling for employers throughout the country, a federal judge in Texas yesterday declared that the Obama administration’s
Department of Labor Wants Your Feedback on Changes to Overtime Regulations
August 1, 2017
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor is seeking comments about the proposed changes to the overtime
“Solving the Skills Gap in Kentucky” by DBL’s Mark Guilfoyle featured in The Goods, a publication from the Kentucky Association for Manufacturing
July 6, 2017
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Be Nice, Be Honest, or Pay: How to Separate the Poor Performer
June 28, 2017
Managers want to terminate employment of a poor performer without doing the hard work first. Employees should be provided
Employment Practices Insurance is a Wise Decision but Be Informed About the Purchase
January 25, 2017
With the increase in employment law cases over the last several years, employers are looking for ways to protect its
NLRB Continues to be Unfriendly to Employers
At the height of the social media age, employee rights policies are standing tall against many organizations.
September 14, 2016
Section 7 of the NLRA states that “employees have a right to self-organization, to form, join or assist labor organizations…and
Can emails and Messages Constitute a Legally Binding Agreement?
Sending a simple "Yes" electronically via text message can be held against you in court.
September 12, 2016
Can emails and text messages constitute a legally binding agreement? A basic binding contract must comprise of four key elements: there
UBER Pays Big for Worker Misclassification But Still Wins
July 6, 2016
The Department of Labor has actively gone after employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors rather than employees for several
Join Us – New Overtime Rules: What Do They Mean for Your Business?
June 6, 2016
The Department of Labor has made their final ruling on overtime rules, which will become effective December 1, 2016. Millions
Overtime Rule Advances Toward Publication
DOL sends proposed changes to OMB for review
April 4, 2016
The final overtime rule is edging closer to release: yesterday, the Department of Labor (DOL) sent to the Office of
‘Persuader Rule’ Constricts Communications with Workers About Unions
DOL makes exception for trade association seminars
March 30, 2016
Another layer of red tape has been added for employers seeking to avoid unionization. Their consultants’ indirect communications with employees
A Busy Year Ahead for the EEOC: New Issues, New Questions
March 28, 2016
2016 marks the last year of the EEOC’s 2013-2016 Strategic Enforcement Plan. Still, many of the issues the agency faced
Workers’ Comp Opt-Outs: Big Savings But Human Costs?
March 28, 2016
Dropping traditional workers’ compensation in favor of a private plan? New data from Stanford University shows that it’s saving companies
Can an Employee Be Required to Undergo a Psychological Examination?
March 28, 2016
If an employee is acting abnormally or exhibiting signs of mental impairment, can an employer require the employee to take
Join Us – DBL Law’s Annual Employment & Labor Seminar
February 8, 2016
Join us for our annual Employment & Labor Seminar and hear from leaders across the region. Topics to include: Liability
Supreme Court Finds that Time Employees Spend in Security Screening is Not Compensable
February 2, 2016
In an important Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) case, Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc. v. Busk, the Supreme Court recently ruled
By The Book: Transforming Handbooks Into Contracts In Langenkamp V. Olson
December 29, 2015
A recent summary order from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit – which exercises federal appellate
Congress Delays ACA’s Cadillac Tax until 2020
December 23, 2015
As part of its recent budget bill, Congress passed a two-year delay in the so-called Cadillac Tax, which was originally
2015 Supreme Court Decision Affects Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
December 2, 2015
An employer may not make an applicant’s religious practice, confirmed or otherwise, a factor in employment decisions, according to a
