On February 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted a proposed rule on joint employer status under the
New Legal Challenges Face Those Hiring, Retaining Remote Workforce
January 28, 2021 DBL Law
In today’s largely remote work environment, companies face additional legal challenges in hiring and retaining top talent. Many hiring managers
Ohio’s New Employment Discrimination Law Brings Welcome Clarity
Although the year 2020 was difficult and exhausting for most, 2021 brings some good news for Ohio employers. On January
Kentucky, Ohio Announce Next Phases of COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
January 7, 2021 Katie Cassidy Tranter
This week, both Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced plans for the next phases of their
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
On September 22, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule, offering guidance on independent contractor
Summary of COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed December 27, 2020
December 29, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
The $900 billion law was signed into law on December 27, 2020 and is a lengthy 5,500 pages. A quick
Kentucky Unemployment Relief For Nonprofit Agencies
December 21, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
Governor Beshear delivered an early Christmas present for Kentucky’s nonprofit companies and agencies. A press release was issued on December
EEOC Issues Guidance On COVID-19 Vaccine
The preeminent question as we start 2021 and the COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved by the FDA is whether
Federal Extended Unemployment Benefits Ends
December 1, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has ended extended unemployment insurance payments in Kentucky. This will affect more than 4,700
City Of Covington Passes Law Prohibiting Hairstyle Discrimination
October 29, 2020 Kelly Schoening Holden
The City of Covington has joined seven states to pass the CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and
Kelly Holden Elected To CancerFree KIDS Board
September 23, 2020 Nancy Spivey
DBL Law partner Kelly Holden has been elected to the Board of Trustees for CancerFree KIDS. The mission of CancerFree
Ohio Enacts COVID-19 Related Legal Immunity
HB 606 Bars Class Actions Based On Virus
September 21, 2020 Patrick Reagan
On Monday, September 14, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 606, which provides civil immunity to businesses, healthcare
Department of Labor Weighs In On Telework Reporting Procedures
September 15, 2020 Patrick Reagan
Balancing work and family while working from home means many employees will work outside their normal schedule. This presents unique
Department Of Labor Revises FFCRA Paid Leave Provisions
Revisions Take Effect September 16
September 14, 2020 Nicholas Birkenhauer
On September 11th, the Department of Labor (DOL) posted revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded
Employment Law Update
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce HR 100 Annual Training
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Register What a year 2020 has been! Join us for
Ohio Governor DeWine Issues Mask Mandate for Twelve Ohio Counties
July 10, 2020 Patrick Reagan
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
