COVID-19: Employers

Spencer Fane attorneys Brian Peterson, Megan Meadows, Randi 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.