Indiana just joined a growing number of states that have rescinded their COVID-19 states of emergency while also enacting new pandemic-related legislation – but employers shouldn’t completely let down their guard just yet....more
3/10/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Governor Holcomb ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Public Health ,
Public Health Emergency ,
State of Emergency ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
Democrats recently introduced a budget bill that proposes significant changes to employers nationwide – including massive hikes to penalties in cases where workplace safety officials find employers out of compliance. What do...more
Coming on the heels of Kentucky’s record-high number of COVID-19 infections, dozens of employees of St. Elizabeth Healthcare just filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Covington against the hospital in response to its...more
Almost a year after issuing strict COVID-19 restrictions on businesses, including some tighter industry-specific requirements, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear just issued new Minimum Requirements for All Entities to ease up on...more
In an attempt to curb the rapid community spread of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear just issued new restrictions, effective November 20, that will impact employers across the state. While the...more
The Kentucky Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday determining Governor Andy Beshear was acting within his powers when he issued orders related to COVID-19 without deference to local authorities or other emergency...more
When thinking about safety training for your workforce, you may be, understandably, focused on your workforce as a whole. Just as important, however, is considering the age, gender, nationality, and other aspects of all of...more
Because COVID-19 continues to spread at a rapid rate throughout the country, with Kentucky being no exception, Governor Andy Beshear announced that masks or face coverings would be required starting Friday, July 10, 2020 at...more
Governor Andy Beshear recently announced a tentative schedule for re-opening specific Kentucky businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. Certain businesses that encourage large gatherings, like bars, will remain closed, but...more
Resuming business operations as the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic decreases and governments in Kentucky and Indiana ease restrictions will involve more than unlocking your front door and turning the lights on. You must...more
5/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Health and Safety ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Leave ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Remote Working ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Sick Leave ,
State and Local Government ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Death
Kentucky employers will need to get acquainted with a new state law just signed into effect Monday, March 30, that addresses a number of coronavirus-related issues that are relevant to the workplace. After passing the state...more
A federal appeals court recently rejected a physician’s employment discrimination lawsuit against a hospital that revoked her privileges because it found her not to be an “employee” eligible to bring such a claim. The lessons...more
8/8/2019
/ Appeals ,
Dismissals ,
Economic Realities Test ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hospitals ,
Independent Contractors ,
Non-Employees ,
Physicians ,
Revocation ,
Title VII
Under a new law just signed into effect by Governor Matt Bevin Tuesday, April 9th, many Kentucky employers will need to change their human resources practices and provide reasonable accommodations to workers for pregnancy,...more
4/11/2019
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Governor Bevin ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Interactive Process ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
New Legislation ,
Notification Requirements ,
Pregnancy Discrimination ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
State Labor Laws