The 2020 election saw the highest voter turnout in the U.S in over a century, breaking records nationwide despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yet since then, many states have either proposed or enacted legislation to make it more difficult for voters to vote.
OSHA’s Large Employer Vaccine Mandate in Limbo Following Court Action: Ten Steps Employers Should Still Take Now
What happened? On November 5, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) giving companies with at least 100 employees two choices ...
Celeste Coco-Ewing and Michelle McClafferty Join Lawrence & Bundy Litigation Team
Legal Bulletin Lawrence & Bundy, a nationally recognized boutique litigation firm known for its agility, innovation, and representation of leaders committed to doing the right thing, is pleased to announce that Celeste Coco-Ewing and Michelle McClafferty have joined the firm. Ms. Coco-Ewing is a seasoned litigator who has represented many large corporations in complex litigation
What Employers Need to Know About President Biden’s Employer Vaccine Mandates
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced a six-pronged national strategy to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Several of these initiatives will significantly impact employers, the most notable being that all companies with 100 or more employees must require their employees to be vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing.2
Seven Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch 2022
Lawrence & Bundy LLC is pleased to congratulate 7 of its attorneys who were selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch 2022. Leslie J. Bryan, Thomas R. Bundy III, Celeste Coco-Ewing, Maia Cogen, Kathy Glennon, Allegra J. Lawrence-Hardy, and Michelle L. McClafferty* received the distinction ...
OSHA Modifies Workplace Safety Guidance Amidst a Nationwide COVID-19 Surge
Legal Bulletin Only months after issuing guidance excusing most employers (outside of the healthcare and transportation industries) from taking steps to protect their workforce from COVID-19 exposure, the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) seemingly backtracked. Based on increased risks associated with the Delta variant of the virus and updated direction
Department of Labor Issues Updated COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines and Required Safety Standards for Healthcare Employers
On June 10, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued updated COVID-19 safety guidelines for all employers and a long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”).
The Road Back – What Employers Need to Know When Planning for a Post-Pandemic Workplace
On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued updated guidance, greatly expanding mask-free activities and limiting social distancing restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals (“Updated Guidance”).
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Lawrence & Bundy & Attorneys Allegra Lawrence-Hardy and Lisa Haldar
Lawrence & Bundy LLC is pleased to once again be included in Chambers USA’s ranking of the leading law firms and lawyers in the country. Two of the firm’s attorneys, Allegra Lawrence-Hardy and Lisa Haldar, were also recognized for their exceptional experience and client service.
How To Prepare For COVID-19’s Mental Health Fallout
As COVID-19 inoculations in the U.S. slowly push back the immediate threat of the coronavirus, experts say employers should be aware that some workers will be dealing with mental health issues brought on or exacerbated by the pandemic. Here, experts offer five tips to help employees while staying on the right side of the law.
