The United States Supreme Court issued a major decision affecting federal anti-discrimination law, holding 6-3 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The decision resolves differences in approaches taken by lower federal courts, which had previously been split as to whether [...]
As businesses across the country begin to reopen, it is important to consider the issues and circumstances that may give rise to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This month’s blog will cover common reopening questions that may implicate the ADA and discuss the rights and obligations of employers under the ADA to [...]
Looking for resources to help you navigate through the COVID-19 Pandemic? Such things as... EPA Approved Disinfectants DOL FFCRA Poster Here is a link to our Materials Page with some valuable information put together by the FDAR attorney team. You can also find updated information on our Blog. Should you have questions or need assistance [...]
FDAR attorneys have created a sample policy for employers, compiled useful tips for supervisors and employees, and developed a sample questionnaire for employees. Click on the following links to take a look: Teleworking Tips Teleworking Policy SAMPLE Questionnaire for Employees Should you have any additional questions, please reach out to us at 614-221-1216.
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP (FDAR) announced that Partner Melanie Williamson has been appointed by the firm’s management team to the position of Managing Partner. Williamson succeeds Daniel Downey, who has guided the firm in that role since 2018. “Melanie is an excellent litigator and a natural leader. I’m confident her efforts in this [...]
Managing Employees in an Election Year Marc A. Fishel and Meghan Brickner As another election season approaches, employers should be informed as to how to manage employee politics in the workplace. Studies have shown that political talk is more common in the workplace then it was in the past and has the potential to impact [...]
Fishel Downey Albrecht & Riepenhoff LLP is proud to once again be named to the Best Law Firms List by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® for 2020. FDAR’s employment, labor and litigation practice areas achieved recognition. Firms included in The U.S. News-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence. [...]
FDAR attorneys, Daniel Downey and Angelica Jarmusz, secured a defense verdict in federal court in the United States Southern District of Ohio following a three-day jury trial. The jury found that the Licking County Sheriff’s deputies represented by FDAR did not violate the Plaintiff’s constitutional rights. The case stemmed from events that took place on [...]
On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a long-awaited final rule updating the earnings threshold workers need to meet to qualify for exemptions. The final rule raises the “standard salary level” from the current $22,660 annual salary ($455 per week) to $35,568 per year ($684 per week) for a full-time worker. Certain [...]
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs minimum wage and overtime requirements. One of the more complicated aspects of the FLSA is deciding which employees are exempt from its coverage. These employees fall under one of several exemptions: executive, administrative, professional, computer employee, and highly compensated employee exemption. Nearly all exemptions have a common requirement: [...]
