When the upcoming OSHA ETS was introduced, the President specifically highlighted an employer’s duty to bargain with collective bargaining representatives regarding the implementation of COVID-19 testing and vaccination. But what, exactly, is there to bargain when so many legal requirements …
We speculated when the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) mandating vaccines or COVID testing for businesses with more than 100 employees was announced, that there were bound to be lawsuits to follow soon after. Well, after about two hours, that proved …
We’ve been anticipating it for months, and it’s finally here. The OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing has arrived, and if they haven’t already, employers need to begin preparing NOW. This ETS applies to all companies …
In the world of labor law, one standard that has stood the test of time is “Work now, grieve later,” with the only exceptions being in cases where a supervisor’s directive is either illegal or unsafe. With the uncertainty created …
For those who don’t frequent this blog often, we like to keep apprised of the latest in the legalities of cannabis usage in the workplace, as it is an issue that will be impacting employers on a regular basis going …
Many large public employers in Minnesota are faced with questions about the Veterans Preference Act and its application on a weekly, if not daily, basis. However, many small employers may only field questions pertaining to the hiring and retention of …
As we all wait in quiet anticipation for the forthcoming Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) from OSHA pertaining to vaccination and testing, employers attempting to prepare for the new standards may want to look toward the guidelines currently being implemented for …
A couple weeks back, we detailed how the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memorandum to field representatives informing them to seek higher penalties for employers found liable for unfair labor practices against employees. Well, …
Two weeks ago, we discussed President Biden’s COVID-19 Action Plan, and the possible impacts on employers across the country. As we discussed in that post, the plan directs the Federal OSHA to create a standard where all employers with over …
With the changing of the guard in the Oval Office comes new agency heads and staff. Recently, a new General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board was appointed, and she recently issued a memorandum (see below) to staff across …
