by Vogel Law Firm | Apr 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
Did you know . . . With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and North Dakota Department of Health (NDDOH) have recently issued updated guidance related to quarantine for those who are close contacts to a confirmed case of...
by Vogel Law Firm | Mar 31, 2021 | Employer Rights, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
Did you know . . . In our last post, we informed you that President Biden recently signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which included a host of provisions affecting employers. One significant mandate of the ARPA is the requirement for...
by Vogel Law Firm | Mar 17, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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...
by Vogel Law Firm | Mar 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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...
by Vogel Law Firm | Feb 19, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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...
by Vogel Law Firm | Feb 11, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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...
by Vogel Law Firm | Feb 5, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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. ...
by Vogel Law Firm | Jan 25, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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 –...
by Vogel Law Firm | Jan 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Employer Rights, Employment Law, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
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...
by Vogel Law Firm | Jan 14, 2021 | Employer Rights, Employment Law, The North Dakota Employer's Blog
Did you know….Determining who is an “independent contractor” versus “employee” will be a hot topic item in 2021. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule on January 6 that will likely be reexamined by the incoming administration before implementation....
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