The Mandates On September 9, 2021, the Biden administration instructed OSHA to develop an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers who are subject to OSHA regulations, with more than 100 workers, to either mandate vaccination that employees receive the...
Did you know . . . There have been several recent employment law developments on the federal level. On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued revised guidance to employers related to minimizing and preventing the spread of...
Did you know . . . Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced new guidance that fully vaccinated individuals may resume pre-pandemic activities without the wearing of a mask or social distancing. Individuals are considered “fully vaccinated” if they...
We are seeking a Business & Corporate Law attorney in our Bismarck office. Local and out-of-state applicants with excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials are welcomed. If you have been thinking about a move back to Bismarck or North Dakota, now...
Did you know... The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows certain employers to claim tax credits that reimburse them for the cost to provide paid leave to employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations. Employers with fewer than 500 employees are...
Did you know... The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is withdrawing the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” (FLSA) final rule issued under the previous administration on January 6, 2021. As anticipated, the new...
On January 5, 2021, the North Dakota Legislature convened for its 67th Legislative Assembly. Several employment-related bills reached the floor for debate, some of which passed and some of which failed. Read on to find out more about the most notable...
By Leah Warner We are facing unprecedented times. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives and has created many changes for parents and children. Distance learning has been extended through the rest of the school year, child care facilities...
In the first part of this article series, we discussed the importance of developing and implementing policies to maintain a safe working environment. Here are some additional tips to consider when reopening your business. Be mindful of permissible health screenings...
Across the country, states are beginning to reopen from COVID-19 shutdowns. Like the shutdowns themselves, this reopening will vary from state-to-state in terms of timing and scope. Regardless, businesses should begin to plan for this inevitable reopening and how it...
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