The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final ruling updating its joint employer status interpretation under the Fair Labor
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling To Update Joint Employer Status Interpretation
January 14, 2020 Bob Hoffer
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
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
DBL Law Offering Sexual Harassment Training
January 1, 2018 DBL Law
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Associate Katie Tranter Has Received YWCA Rising Star Award
October 3, 2017 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
Read page 36 for “Solving the Skills Gap in Kentucky” by our Partner Mark Guilfoyle. « Back to newsSubscribe
Be Nice, Be Honest, or Pay: How to Separate the Poor Performer
June 28, 2017 Kelly Schoening Holden
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 Kelly Schoening Holden
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 DBL Law
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 DBL Law
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 Kelly Schoening Holden
The Department of Labor has actively gone after employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors rather than employees for several
