Following a procedural vote, the Ohio General Assembly enacted a bill that will significantly change the ability of state and local authorities to respond to emergencies. SB 22 passed both chambers but was vetoed by Governor DeWine. The General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto on March 24, 2021, meaning the bill will become effective in [...]
The tumultuous and ever-changing landscape of public sector labor law could be in for yet more change in Ohio. Many will remember the US Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME which held that the First Amendment prohibits public employers from collecting fees from non-union employees as a condition of working in public service. Now, [...]
In a statement released on December 29, 2020, President-elect Biden announced his plans to combat COVID-19 once he takes office. His COVID-19 relief efforts will include, among other proposals, expanding the role of OSHA, expanding FFCRA worker benefits, targeting unemployment and minimum wage, and providing financial support for state and local governments. The proposal, which [...]
Ohio received some good news at the end of 2020: A vaccination for the Coronavirus was soon going to be widely available. But as 2021 begins, many public and private employers are asking the same question: Can employers require employees to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccinations? The short answer is yes. But before implementing [...]
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP is pleased to announce that Stephanie L. Schoolcraft has become a Partner with the Firm. Schoolcraft joined the firm in 2014 and focuses on employment law, civil litigation, and insurance defense. Schoolcraft regularly practices before state and federal courts defending clients against discrimination, harassment, and other employment related claims, [...]
A big shout out to several Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP attorneys that have been selected as 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers and Ohio Rising Stars by Super Lawyers® Magazine! Congratulations to our Super Lawyers: Benjamin Albrecht, Daniel Downey, Marc Fishel and David Riepenhoff, and to our Rising Stars: Angelica Jarmusz and George Limbert. Super [...]
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP is proud to once again be named to the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list for professional excellence! The firm's Litigation practice area (both in Insurance and Labor & Employment) and Employment and Labor Law Management practice areas achieved recognition! Firms included in The U.S. News-Best [...]
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Referred to as the FFCRA, the Act created or added paid leave entitlements for millions of Americans and required employers with 500 or fewer employees and all public employers to make immediate changes to leave policies. Since its passage, [...]
The Ohio Office of Budget and Management recently issued guidance for local governments receiving Coronavirus Relief Funding through the OBM. The guidance applies to funds awarded as a result of legislation from the Ohio General Assembly and the Ohio Controlling Board allocating federal funding from the CARES Act from the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF). The [...]
Congratulations to FDAR attorneys Benjamin S. Albrecht, Daniel T. Downey, and Marc A. Fishel who were named in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America! This year’s esteemed distinction, based on peer reviews and recommendations from leading lawyers in each field, recognizes approximately 5 percent of practicing lawyers in the United States. And, [...]
