Happy Thanksgiving From Wiley Reber Law!
As many of you prepare to head off to see family and friends over this holiday weekend, we would like to extend our thanks to all of you who made this such a great year at Wiley Reber Law. We’ve …
The Employer’s Duty to Bargain Over Vaccine/Testing Mandates
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 …
Multiple Lawsuits Place ETS On Hold. How Should You Respond?
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 …
The OSHA Vaccine ETS is Here; What You Need to Know
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 …
Employee Refuses to Perform Duties Without Receiving Hazard Pay During Pandemic; Gets Extra Unpaid Time Off Instead
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 …
Supreme Court Reverses Workers Compensation Court of Appeals Decision; Minnesota Employers No Longer Required to Pay for Medical Cannabis
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 …
Police Chief Requests Veterans Preference Hearing After Termination; Order Ensues
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 …
Update on Vaccine Requirements for Federal Employees May Give Insight on Requirements for Private Employers
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 …
In Keeping With Aggressive Stance, NLRB General Counsel Opines College Players Can Organize
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, …
OSHA Expected to Issue Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination – How Does it Affect Minnesota?
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 …