Vogel Law Firm has always encouraged volunteerism and community involvement, and we are honored to be named to the United Way’s recently released list of Top 50 Most Generous Workplaces. We are proud of our employees who are invested and involved in our community and support their efforts to work with United Way to improve…

Did you know . . .  On March 10, Congress approved the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (signed into law by President Biden on March 11). The Act contains several items of interest for employers, including: An extension of the tax credits for voluntarily providing paid sick and family leave under the Families First…

Did you know… The North Dakota Legislature reconvened last week after its mid-session break better known as “crossover.” House bills are now being considered by the Senate and Senate bills by the House. The House and Senate heard a number of employment related bills in the days leading up to the February 24 deadline to…

Selling your business can be a challenging process for any business owner. Vogel Law Firm attorney Corey Elmer works with business owners to successfully transition their businesses – to family members, key employees, or other purchasers. Read Corey’s insights in a recent article published in The Forum.    

By Briana Rummel As healthcare providers make difficult decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they may wonder if the decisions expose them to liability for professional negligence. In a recent article published in North Dakota Medical Association‘s the North Dakota Physician magazine, healthcare attorney Briana Rummel provides some guidance regarding COVID-19 immunity protections and limitations. Click the link…

Did you know . . .  On February 17, the City of Fargo extended its mask mandate through at least March 22.  For employers located in Fargo, this mandate means that face coverings are still required in all indoor workplaces, unless an individual is exempt, such as for a medical condition or disability that prevents…

Two bills before the North Dakota House of Representatives inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic were recently defeated. House Bill 1204 proposed an exemption to mask mandates in the workplace for medical or religious reasons, unless the employer determined wearing a mask was essential due to the nature of the employment setting. Although the bill failed …

We previously reported to you that a bill pending before the North Dakota legislature that would have prohibited most employers from enacting mandatory COVID vaccine policies. House Bill 1301 would also have provided immunity to employers from most COVID-19 lawsuits.  The House on a 77 to 15 vote resoundingly defeated HB 1301.  As a result,…

Did you know . . . The North Dakota legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit most employers from enacting mandatory Covid vaccine policies? House Bill 1301 would prohibit non-healthcare employers from mandating immunization for any communicable disease – including Covid-19 – as a condition of obtaining or maintaining employment.  The bill, if passed,…

Did you know . . . Although the North Dakota statewide mask mandate expired on January 18, 2021, the City of Fargo extended its mask mandate until at least February 18, 2021.  Both the North Dakota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) further continue to strongly recommend and encourage the consistent and…