This new federal law, which applies to most private and public sector employers with at least 15 employees, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, to workers with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Category: Labor | Employment
Basic Rules When Hiring Minors
Summer is almost here, and many employers will be filling roles with minors. Listen as Julie Hopkins discusses the basic rules when hiring minors on the NKY @ Work segment of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce podcast.
Retirement Plan Changes You Need to Know
Last December, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act, a massive piece of legislation with many provisions affecting retirement plans. Some become effective in 2023 and others in later years, with regulations to come further explaining how these new laws will be put into practice.
Cybersecurity: How opening one email can expose your company to liability
A company’s preparation and response to a data breach can affect both civil and regulatory liability, but there are ways to mitigate that liability.
Cybersecurity: How opening one email can expose your company’s confidential data
A company’s response and preparation for a data breach can affect both civil and regulatory liability. Is your company prepared?
Cybersecurity: How opening one email can destroy your company’s data
Cybersecurity breaches are becoming more and more common in a remote work world. Is your company prepared with an incident response plan?
U.S. Supreme Court Reinstates Stay of Large Employer Vaccination Mandate
Today the US Supreme Court issued a stay prohibiting enforcement of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard regarding workplace vaccination for COVID-19.
COVID-19 UPDATE: This Friday the U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to OSHA Vaccination Mandate for Large Employers
COVID-19 UPDATE: This Friday the U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenges to OSHA Vaccination Mandate for Large Employers Posted on January 4, 2022.
Breaking News – Update on Status of OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for Employers with 100 or More Employees
Attorney Julie K. Hopkins provides an update on the status of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for Employers with 100 or More Employees.
Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccination: Update for Kentucky and Ohio Employers
Strauss Troy’s Julie Hopkins updates Kentucky and Ohio employers on COVID-19 vaccination mandates, including handling ADA and religious exemptions.
Changes to Kentucky’s Adoption Leave Law
Kentucky employers, don’t forget that recent changes to Kentucky’s Adoption Leave Law take effect today! HB 210, which was signed by Governor Beshear on March 23, 2021, makes several amendments to Kentucky’s Adoption Leave law (KRS 337.015) which become effective as of July 29, 2021. The law previously required employers to provide reasonable unpaid personal …Read More
ARPA modifications, extension of paid sick leave and family leave credits
Dear Client: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, extended and significantly modified the payroll tax credits for qualifying sick leave and family leave wages. Below is a summary of the key provisions. Background: Both Covid-19-related credits were initially provided by the Families First Coronavirus Response …Read More
American Rescue Plan Act Adds Dependent Care Relief
By: Claudia G. Allen The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) enacted March 11 includes a substantial increase in the limits for dependent care under Flexible Spending Plans (Section 125 cafeteria plans) as well as increasing the tax credit for child care for calendar year 2021. Combined with the flexibility to make changes to plan elections …Read More
Strauss Troy welcomes three new attorneys
Strauss Troy welcomes Julie Hopkins, Bo Howell, and Austin Stevenson. The additions complement the firm’s labor and employment, corporate law, and securities law practice groups.
Ohio Simplifies Employment Law Statutes
Ohio’s Employment Law Uniformity Act becomes effective on April 15, 2021. Strauss Troy attorneys Alex Rodger and Austin Stevenson highlight some of the changes to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4112 related to discrimination claims.
Strauss Troy welcomes four new attorneys
Strauss Troy welcomes Stephen S. Schmidt, Daniel A. Hunt, Brian R. Tracy, and Ryan F. Hemmerle to the firm. Stephen S. Schmidt is a litigator and business advisor who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, employment litigation and tort law. Steve represents and advises clients across a variety of …Read More
PPP Frequently Asked Questions
On May 19, 2020, the Small Business Administration released a list of frequently asked questions for lenders and borrowers.
IRS changes to health and cafeteria plans
On May 12, 2020, the IRS released Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33 which together provided some relief from the restrictions regarding changes to health and cafeteria plan elections.
SBA Updates to Payroll Protection Program Rules
By: Michael L. Iannitti The SBA has continued to issue additional guidance for borrowers and lenders on the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). Since publishing its initial rules in early April, further clarification has slowly trickled out on the often vague provisions of the CARES Act. Perhaps most significantly, the SBA has clarified the circumstances in …Read More
Let’s Get to Work! Workplace considerations with Return-to-Work Plans
By: Theresa L. Nelson With recent news of easing stay-at-home orders, employers that have been operating with limited employees or that were closed due to COVID-19 need to evaluate the next steps for returning employees to work and opening operations. Any return-to-work plan must comply with all federal, state and local directives to ensure a …Read More