On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act
Restrictions Placed On Out-of-State Travel
March 31, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order on March 30, 2020, temporarily restricting travel to other states. The
Department of Labor Clarifies Families First Coronavirus Response Act Implementation
March 30, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued updated guidance on implementation of the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
Department of Labor Releases FFCRA Poster
March 26, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
As anticipated, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has released the required notification poster for the Families First
More Kentucky Businesses to Close in Response to Pandemic
March 25, 2020 Nicholas Birkenhauer
Governor Andy Beshear has issued a new executive order significantly expanding the types of businesses which must cease operations during
Kentucky Executive Order – COVID-19
March 23, 2020 DBL Law
WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease causing illness that can range from very mild to severe, including
Ohio Gov. DeWine Issues Stay at Home Order
March 22, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
On Sunday March 22, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law
March 19, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
The federal government has taken action with the aim to provide certainty to American employers and workers about how to
Employer Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 19, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
Many employers are having to layoff, terminate or furlough staff during the mandated isolation caused by this pandemic. This raises
Coronavirus in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
As the number of cases continues to increase and shutdowns are occurring all across the country, questions remain about how
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling To Update Joint Employer Status Interpretation
January 14, 2020 Bob Hoffer
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final ruling updating its joint employer status interpretation under the Fair Labor
New Regulation Impacts Employers Who Hire Commercial Drivers
December 13, 2019 Kelly Schoening Holden
by Kelly Holden, Partner, DBL Law & Scott McGarvey, Owner/Operator, ArcPoint Labs A new requirement for employers who hire drivers
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling For Calculating ‘Regular Rate’ Of Pay
December 13, 2019 Bob Hoffer
For the first time in 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the definition for what perks
Managing Partner Bob Hoffer Appointed To Airport Board
November 8, 2019 DBL Law
Robert M. (Bob) Hoffer has been appointed to the board of directors of the Kenton County Airport Board. « Back
U.S. Department of Labor Raises Salary Threshold For Overtime-Eligible Employees
September 24, 2019 Nancy Spivey
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final ruling today, raising the salary cut off for employees eligible for overtime
Kentucky ‘Pregnant Workers Act’ To Go Into Effect
June 18, 2019 Nancy Spivey
The Pregnant Workers Act becomes law in Kentucky on June 27. It was passed as Senate Bill 18 on the
Northern Kentucky Spotlight Unemployment Ruling & New Pregnancy Law Podcast
June 7, 2019 DBL Law
This week we start things off with Katie Tranter from DBL Law who will tell us about a recent ruling
Findings released into review of NKU women’s basketball coach accused of bullying, abuse
May 13, 2019 DBL Law
Northern Kentucky University has released findings in the “independent, external review and assessment” of women’s basketball head coach Camryn Whitaker.
External review of NKU women’s basketball program finds no evidence of ’emotional abuse’ by head coach
May 10, 2019 DBL Law
Northern Kentucky University has released the findings of the external review of the women’s basketball program that was conducted by
Supreme Court Rules Against Mandating Fees For Public-Sector Employees
February 5, 2019 Bob Hoffer
A June 27 U.S. Supreme Court ruling declared that public-sector employees cannot be mandated to pay regular agency fees to
DBL Law Attorneys Selected To 2019 Super Lawyers List
December 14, 2018 Nancy Spivey
Thirteen DBL Law attorneys have been selected to a 2019 Super Lawyers™ list. Each year, no more than five percent
NKY Chamber Hosting Legal Update Forum
August 27, 2018 DBL Law
Panelists from DBL Law will discuss how to promote a workplace of civility and respect through effective policies on issues
