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COVID-19: Employers

Beth Nillen Shares Her Pandemic Experiences in Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

Spencer Fane attorney Beth Nillen offered her personal insight into how companies can create an employee-centric workplace culture that supports mental health and other pandemic-related hardships in an article published by Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine.

Andrew Brought Talks OSHA Compliance with New CDC COVID Guidelines with Business Insurance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought recently discussed with Business Insurance the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) lack of updates to its COVID-19 guidance in the wake of the CDC’s updated guidelines concerning quarantine and isolation.

Andrew Brought Discusses Workplace Considerations Following Latest CDC Quarantine Guidance

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought spoke with American City Business Journals on the CDC’s new guidance, which includes the relaxing of quarantine, testing, and social-distancing measures, among other changes, and how the CDC guidance may impact employers’ workplace safety and OSHA compliance obligations.

Randi Winter Shares Insight into Remote Policies with Star Tribune

Spencer Fane attorney Randi Winter was recently quoted in a Star Tribune article discussing how companies can manage overall policies and specific requests to pay for home office equipment in the new hybrid work-model. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), nearly 70% of U.S. office workers now embrace a hybrid work schedule or work completely from home.

Randi Winter Provides Insight into COVID-19 Vaccination Concerns with Employees Returning to Office

Spencer Fane attorney Randi Winter was recently quoted in an American City Business Journals article discussing why employers no longer face consequences from an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate-or-testing rule for COVID-19 but still must grapple with the issue. The increased focus comes as more employees return to the office setting regardless of vaccination status.

Brian Peterson, Megan Meadows, Randi Winter, and Julia Vander Weele Discuss COVID-19 in the Workplace

Spencer Fane attorneys Brian PetersonMegan MeadowsRandi Winter, and Julia Vander Weele were recently featured in BenefitsPRO, the Kansas City Business Journal, and the St. Louis Business Journal, addressing updates related to COVID-19 mandates and workplace issues.

Helen Holden Discusses the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Impact on Workplace Policies

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden was recently featured in a Kansas City Business Journal (KCBJ) article covering the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new vaccine requirement for the workplace.

Julia Vander Weele Explains Impact COVID-19 has on Employee Benefits Plans

Spencer Fane attorney Julia Vander Weele was recently featured in an article for the Kansas City Business Journal covering the impact COVID-19 is having on employee health plans.

Andrew Brought Discusses OSHA and COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Spencer Fane attorney Andrew Brought was recently quoted in an article for Business Insurance discussing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) regulations for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

Julia Vander Weele Featured in SHRM Article

Spencer Fane attorney Julia Vander Weele was recently featured in an article for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) covering employee benefits related to COVID-19.

Jonathon Watson Provides Insight on Labor and Employment Law Related to COVID-19

Spencer Fane attorney Jon Watson was featured in an article for Law Week Colorado covering COVID-19 workplace safety and how the pandemic has impacted labor and employment laws.

Spencer Fane Attorneys Give Insight on COVID-19 Developments for Multiple Media Outlets

Spencer Fane attorneys Michelle Berger, Helen Holden, Sonja McGill, and Randi Winter recently discussed timely labor and employment topics for BenefitsPRO, Business Insurance, and Construction Executive. The articles cover COVID-19 vaccination mandates and safety measures/compliance in the workplace.

Randi Winter Discusses Employer Concerns Surrounding the Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Spencer Fane attorney Randi Winter was recently quoted in two articles for Business Insurance covering the Biden Administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and questions employers have about it.

Randi Winter Summarizes Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Spencer Fane attorney Randi Winter recently published an article in BenefitsPRO covering the new COVID-19 vaccination requirements set forth by the Biden Administration.

Ruthie White Discusses the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and its Impact on Employers

Spencer Fane attorney Ruthie White was recently quoted in an article for the Houston Business Journal about the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enacted by the White House.

Helen Holden Discusses EEOC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden recently published an article featured in DRI’s Employment and Labor Law Committee newsletter, covering the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) COVID-19 vaccine workplace mandates and incentive guidance.

Katherine Davis Explains the CDC’s Mask Guidance

Spencer Fane attorney Katherine Davis recently published an article featured in Ingram’s Magazine about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s May announcement concerning COVID-19 mask guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals.

Paul Jacobson Explains OSHA’s COVID-19 ETS Issued for the Health Care Industry

Spencer Fane attorney Paul Jacobson recently wrote an article featured in the Health Care Compliance Association blog covering the new rules enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for the health care industry.

Helen Holden Explains the EEOC’s Guidance on Employee Vaccination Incentives

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden published an article in BenefitsPRO addressing the updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to COVID-19 mandatory vaccination policies and incentives programs in the workplace.

Megan Meadows Clarifies COVID-19 Reopening Rules in St. Louis

Spencer Fane attorney Megan Meadows was recently featured in the St. Louis Business Journal for an article discussing best practices for companies reevaluating personal protective equipment policies in the workplace.

Jon Watson Provides Insight on Updated CDC Mask Guidance for Employers

Spencer Fane attorney Jon Watson was recently featured in a Denver Business Journal article discussing legal and practical considerations for Denver employers following the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated mask guidelines.

Helen Holden Provides Insight on COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Policies

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden was recently featured in a Business Insurance article covering COVID-19 vaccine policies in the workplace.

Greg Ash Explains the Employee Benefits Available in American Rescue Plan

Spencer Fane attorney Greg Ash was recently featured in a Kansas City Business Journal article covering the additional employee benefits available in the new stimulus package.

Helen Holden Analyzes Top ADA COVID-19 Concerns in DRI Article

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden recently co-authored an article with Marti Cardi of Matrix Absence Management for DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly magazine.

Katherine Davis Authors Article on Updated CDC Guidance in the Workplace

Spencer Fane attorney Katherine Davis recently wrote an article in BenefitsPRO covering the updated COVID-19 workplace guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This update focuses on mask-wearing for in-person employees and quarantine requirements for employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

Randi Winter Explains the ‘American Rescue Plan’ and its Potential to Expand COVID-19 Leave for Employees

Spencer Fane attorney Randi Winter recently discussed President Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” and the potential for the proposal to expand employee leave requirements related to COVID-19 in an article published in BenefitsPRO. This includes a specific look at the potential burden for employers previously exempt from federal paid leave requirements.

Greg Ash Details Major Impacts of Recent Stimulus Package on Employee Benefits Plans

Spencer Fane attorney Greg Ash recently authored an article published by Bloomberg Law highlighting the major impact the year-end COVID-19 stimulus package has on employee benefits plans. Greg emphasized the importance that employers adapt to this change.

Helen Holden Publishes Article With BenefitsPRO on Topic of FFCRA Tax Credits

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden recently authored an article published with BenefitsPRO explaining that the stimulus bill passed by Congress in December 21, 2020 did not include an extension of the mandatory paid leave benefits provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The bill does provide the continuation of available tax credits for employers who do provide such leave through March 31, 2021.

Helen Holden Co-Authors Article on Interplay of ADA, FMLA, and Paid Sick Leave in COVID Era

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden recently co-authored an article with Gail Cohen of Matrix Absence Management for the Arizona Attorney magazine.

Katherine Davis Authors Article on Guidance for Employers Considering Mandatory Vaccine Policies

Spencer Fane attorney Katherine Davis recently wrote for HR Legal & Compliance on top considerations for employers considering the implementation of a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Megan Meadows Provides Guidance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines

Spencer Fane attorney Megan Meadows was recently interviewed for an article featured in the St. Louis Business Journal, the Kansas City Business Journal, and KSDK-TV (NBC affiliate).

Texas Lawyer Features Spencer Fane Guidance on Employer-Mandated COVID-19 Vaccines

Spencer Fane attorneys Jim Drakeley, Jim Patterson, and Laurie Patton recently published an article featured in the Texas Lawyer discussing mandatory vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What Managers Need to Know: Elizabeth Wente Discusses Preventive Employment Law

Spencer Fane attorney Elizabeth Wente was recently interviewed by the Springfield Business Journal as part of the recurring video series, “Business in Motion.”

Bloomberg Law Features Greg Ash and Rob Browning’s Pandemic Advice for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors

Spencer Fane attorneys Greg Ash and Rob Browning recently published an article featured in Bloomberg Law discussing the impact of COVID-19 on benefit plan sponsors and how employers can effectively move forward.

Helen Holden Looks at Lessons Learned in Employment Law During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden recently published an article as part of a larger cover story for In Business Magazine. The cover story focused on advice for businesses as they recover from the COVID-19-related disruption.

Helen Holden Provides Insight on DOL Guidelines During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden, recently published an article on TLNT, an online talent management and human resources publication, discussing recent guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL) relating to remote work.

FMLA and Mental Health: Elizabeth Wente Provides Guidance to Employers

Spencer Fane attorney Elizabeth Wente was recently interviewed by the Springfield Business Journal as part of the recurring video series, “Business in Motion.”

Rob Browning Explains COVID-19 Relief for Plan Sponsors

Spencer Fane attorney Rob Browning recently published an article in BenefitsPRO explaining new guidance from the IRS on suspending 401(k) contributions.

Employee Benefits Group Advises on a Post-Pandemic Action Plan

The Spencer Fane Employee Benefits group recently hosted the two-part webinar series, “Coming Out of Quarantine,” focused on COVID-19-related policy and regulation changes. Attorneys advised employee benefit plan sponsors on a post-pandemic action plan.

Rob Browning Provides Insight on the DOL’s Electronic Disclosure Safe Harbor Plan

Spencer Fane attorney Rob Browning recently published an article in BenefitsPRO, explaining the impact of the new “safe harbor” proposal for the electronic distribution of ERISA-required notices and disclosures.

Greg Ash and Rob Browning Explain COVID Relief for Benefit Plans

Spencer Fane attorneys Greg Ash and Rob Browning recently published an article in BenefitsPRO explaining the IRS guidance on cafeteria plans.

Best Practices for Employees Returning to Work Highlighted in Webinar by Elizabeth Fast and Elizabeth Wente

Spencer Fane attorneys Elizabeth Fast and Elizabeth Wente recently presented a webinar for the Missouri Independent Bankers Association (MIBA) focusing on best workplace practices.

As Restaurant Staff Begin to Reopen Elizabeth Wente Discusses Staffing

Spencer Fane attorney Elizabeth Wente was recently interviewed for an article in the Springfield Business Journal explaining the process for restaurant staff to return to work.

Spencer Fane Attorney Highlights Employer Considerations When Returning to Work

Spencer Fane attorney Casey Murray was recently featured as an on-air guest with 98.1 KMBZ Radio to discuss a range of considerations employers should make as they plan for their teams to return to work.

Megan Meadows Provides Insight In Q&A Article On Employment Law Related To COVID-19 Issues

Spencer Fane attorney Megan Meadows was recently quoted in an article for the St. Louis Business Journal on how businesses can stay compliant with employment regulations while dealing with interruptions related to COVID-19.

BenefitsPRO Publishes Article From Greg Ash On The Need For Retirement Plan Sponsors to Take Immediate Action Following CARES Act Passage

Spencer Fane attorney Greg Ash recently published an article with BenefitsPRO, a leading ALM publication on employee benefits and labor and employment law, on the CARES Act and its effect on retirement plans.

BenefitsPRO Publishes Article From Beth Miller On SEC Extension Of Filing Period For Investment Advisers

Spencer Fane attorney Beth Miller recently authored an article for BenefitsPRO, a leading ALM publication on employee benefits and labor and employment law, on the SEC’s extension of the filing period for investment advisers due to COVID-19. Beth writes to provide information on conditions that must be met to rely on the order issued.

Greg Ash Authors Article For BenefitsPRO On The Need ERISA Fiduciaries To Actively Monitor Market Turbulence

Spencer Fane attorney Greg Ash recently published an article with BenefitsPRO, a leading ALM publication on employee benefits and labor and employment law, on the need for ERISA fiduciaries to actively monitor market turbulence related to COVID-19.

Helen Holden Explains Best Practices for Employers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spencer Fane attorney Helen Holden was recently quoted in an article for the Phoenix Business Journal on staying compliant with Arizona’s employment regulations during the current spread of COVID-19.