On July 7, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health will issue an order requiring
Federal Immigration Agency Begins Furloughs, Requests Bailout
July 1, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has notified Congress of a projected budget shortfall that is threatening the Agency’s operations
Order Extends, Expands Ban On Entry To U.S. For Some Workers
June 23, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued his administration’s latest action to curb immigration into the United States, restricting entry
Federal Ruling Protects Jobs for Gay and Transgender Employees
In a landmark decision on June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major victory to Americans who are
Ohio Clarifies Unemployment Benefit Eligibility
May 5, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has clarified eligibility for unemployment benefits in this pandemic. Ohio law
Executive Order Temporarily Suspends New Green Cards
May 4, 2020 Rebecca Sheehan
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order temporarily banning from entry into the U.S. for 60 days,
COVID-19 – DOL Offers Interim OSHA Recording Guidance
April 14, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
The Department of Labor has issued interim guidance on COVID-19 as a reportable illness on OSHA logs. Specifically, the guidance
CARES Act: Impact on Employment Issues
April 6, 2020 Katie Cassidy Tranter
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
