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
Join Us – New Overtime Rules: What Do They Mean for Your Business?
June 6, 2016 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nancy Spivey
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 Nicholas Birkenhauer
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 Kelly Schoening Holden
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 David Dirr
As part of its recent budget bill, Congress passed a two-year delay in the so-called Cadillac Tax, which was originally
Fourteen DBL Law Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
December 15, 2015 Nancy Spivey
DBL Law is pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers®,
2015 Supreme Court Decision Affects Religious Accommodations in the Workplace
December 2, 2015 Nicholas Birkenhauer
An employer may not make an applicant’s religious practice, confirmed or otherwise, a factor in employment decisions, according to a
What’s In An Employee Handbook?
November 17, 2015 Kelly Schoening Holden
Hopefully, the correct content! Small employers are often concerned about having the words in a handbook used against them and
Emotional Distress Damages Now Easier to Obtain in Employment Discrimination Cases
November 3, 2015 Nicholas Birkenhauer
A recent decision from the Kentucky Supreme Court has clarified the quantum of proof required to support a claim for
DBL Law Named a “Best Law Firm” for Sixth Consecutive Year
November 2, 2015 Nancy Spivey
CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY – November 2, 2015 – DBL Law is pleased to announce, that for the sixth consecutive year
DBL and KAM (Kentucky Association of Manufacturers) to Host 2016 Preview – December 3, 2015
October 13, 2015 Nancy Spivey
Manufacturing in Kentucky – 2016 Preview December 3, 2015 Hilton Cincinnati Airport 7373 Turfway Road Florence, KY 41042 1:15 PM
What to Do When an Employee Requests a Reasonable Accommodation
October 1, 2015 Nicholas Birkenhauer
When the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates a disability discrimination complaint brought under the ADA, one of the first
Bills to Limit NLRB Ruling Introduced in House and Senate
Legislation Would Clarify Definition of 'Joint Employer'
September 10, 2015 DBL Law
This article was originally published in Middle Market Growth, the official publication of ACG, Association for Corporate Growth. Identical bills to limit
What to Expect and How to Prepare: Healthcare Security & Privacy Regulation and Enforcement in 2015 and Beyond
September 10, 2015 Carrie Gilbert
Enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) has been on the rise over the last
DBL Partner Kevin Hoskins Named a Cincinnati Business Courier Forty Under 40 Winner
August 17, 2015 Nancy Spivey
DBL Law is pleased to announce that partner Kevin F. Hoskins has been named a 2015 Cincinnati Business Courier Forty
