News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare Employers
June 21, 2021
Nathan C. Mortier & Jennifer L. Muse,
Sands Anderson PC
The ETS applies only to employees in certain healthcare settings and is aimed at protecting workers who face the highest risk by working in settings where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated.
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Top Five Bills Impacting Oregon Employers
June 21, 2021
Clay Creps - Tonkon Torp LLP
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One Year Later: Have Employers Taken Stock Following Bostock?
June 18, 2021
Emily Massey, Labor and Employment Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
In short, Bostock made clear that employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title VII") (more detailed information on the decision is available here). On the anniversary of the Bostock decision, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") launched a new webpage containing resources to educate employees, applicants, and employers about the rights of workers to be free from sexual orientation and gender identity (newly named "SOGI") discrimination in employment.
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Breach of a Covenant Not to Sue to Entail Liability for Attorney’s Fees
June 16, 2021
Theodore LaRose IV,
Sands Anderson PC
The decision for prospective litigants to bring and defend lawsuits can be difficult to navigate given the uncertainty of costs, especially attorney’s fees.
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OSHA Issues COVID-19 Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standards and Updates Voluntary Guidance for Other Industries
June 14, 2021
By: John Vering, Mark Opara, John Neyens and Shannon Johnson, Seigfreid Bingham, P.C.
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Technical Amendments to NY HERO Act Passed – What’s Next For Employers
June 14, 2021
Stephanie H. Fedorka - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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OSHA Releases COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rule for Health Care Employers
June 11, 2021
Michael D. Billok and Nihla F. Sikkander - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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IRS Announces 2022 Health Plan Limitations
June 9, 2021
Bond, Schoeneck & King
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EEOC Issues Updated Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
June 9, 2021
Daniel J. Nugent - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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The FFCRA Trap: Employers Must Consider Retaliation Even After the FFCRA
June 4, 2021
Ken Gray and Justin Hill, Labor and employment Attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
The Family First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA") previously governed uniform leave and retaliation prohibitions for employees affected by COVID-19. Generally, the FFCRA provided up to 80 hours of paid sick leave to employees dealing with qualifying issues related to COVID-19 and prevented employers from discharging, disciplining, or discriminating against employees who take FFCRA leave.
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