Jul 6, 2020 | Employment, Government
By Samir Dahman & Mark Rasch Since Ohio lifted its stay at home order in late May, some businesses have requested that employees, patrons and others entering their physical space agree to a COVID-19 waiver, in essence releasing the business from liability if that... Jul 6, 2020 | Employment, Government
By Rob Gilmore & Alexis Preskar Ohio’s legislature passed a law limiting the liability of essential workers who transmit COVID-19. H.B. 606 now goes to Gov. Mike DeWine for review and signature. The bill grants civil immunity – from both professional discipline... Jun 30, 2020 | Employment
By Rob Gilmore & Janet Stewart As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread and impact everyday life during the summer months, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently issued new guidance on certain child labor laws, as well as the availability... Jun 20, 2020 | Employment, Government
By Alan Rauss & Alexis Preskar In a new executive order, Governor Mike DeWine clarified the requirements for Ohioans who seek to remain on unemployment because of coronavirus concerns. As businesses begin to reopen, the order states that applicants may not remain... Jun 19, 2020 | Employment, Government
By Rob Gilmore & Alexis Preskar The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided another update this week to its guidance on returning to work. Per the newest update, which comports with the CDC’s Interim Guidelines, employers may not require... Jun 19, 2020 | Employment, Government
By Jim Sammon and Kyle Stroup Employees of a California McDonald’s franchisee recently filed a state-court lawsuit requesting injunctive relief and damages for public nuisance, unfair and unlawful business practices and violations of employment laws. The plaintiffs... 