June 10, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

As much of the country is emerging out from under COVID precautions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finally issued its emergency rule for health care employers. The rule is mandatory for employers in the healthcare sector and takes effect immediately although provides grace periods for some requirements…. Read More →

May 21, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

On May 17th, Governor Ivey signed Alabama’s Medical Marijuana law, joining more than 30 other states which permit physician prescribed use of marijuana for certain medical conditions. Although the new act decriminalizes prescribed use under state law, it remains illegal under federal law. The new law has prompted many employers… Read More →

April 12, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

The American Rescue Plan Act included a provision for temporary premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage for Assistance Eligible Individuals (AEIs). An AEI is a COBRA-qualified beneficiary who is eligible for COBRA coverage due to a reduction of hours or involuntary termination (but not gross misconduct*) who is not eligible… Read More →

March 10, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SET FOR PRESIDENTIAL SIGNATURE The U.S. House of Representatives voted today to pass the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as passed by the Senate on March 6, 2021. Passage was by party line vote, with one Democrat representative crossing over to vote no. President Biden… Read More →

February 4, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

OSHA ISSUES COVID-19 GUIDANCE Prompted by an Executive Order from President Biden on his second day in office, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued guidance to employers on protecting employees from the risk of COVID-19 infection in the workplace. The guidance does not create any new legal… Read More →

January 26, 2021   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

PRESIDENT TERMINATES/REPLACES NLRB GENERAL COUNSEL; REPLACES EEOC CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR President Biden in an unprecedented move terminated NLRB General Counsel Peter Robb on inauguration day, January 20.  Biden also terminated Robb’s deputy, Alice B. Stock.  The General Counsel serves a four-year term; Robb’s was due to expire during August 2021. … Read More →

December 29, 2020   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

President Trump Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act, Extending Tax Credit to Employers Choosing to Extend FFCRA Leaves Until 3/31/2021 On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act into law. This alert offers our review of the law and responses to the most common questions we’re receiving from… Read More →

December 29, 2020   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

EEOC ISSUES GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO COVID-19 VACCINE On December 16, 2020, the EEOC updated its COVID-19 Question and Answer page to address employment related questions specific to the COVID-19 vaccine. We have previously written about the EEOC’s guidance on the flu vaccine and how that guidance would be likely to… Read More →

November 16, 2020   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

2021 Employment Law and Litigation Forecast We invite you to join us on December 8, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am CST for a complimentary webinar presentation in which we will assess the implications of the national election results and other issues which will affect employers in 2021. The… Read More →

November 4, 2020   Written by: Admin   Filed under: Breaking News

LMVT’s Headlines November 4, 2020 NEW CONGRESS, NEW COURT, NEW PRESIDENT(?), NEW EMPLOYMENT LAWS Join us on December 8, 2020 from 10:00 am until 11:30 am CST for a webinar presentation in which we will assess the implications of yesterday’s national election results (which are still up in the air… Read More →