Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, there was speculation of a baby boom in the coming months due to couples spending virtually all their time at home together, perhaps with too much “downtime.”  An immediate baby boom ended up not occurring, according to a recent study by University of Michigan researchers.  The slight pause in…

The Mandates On September 9, 2021, the Biden administration instructed OSHA to develop an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers who are subject to OSHA regulations, with more than 100 workers, to either mandate vaccination that employees receive the COVID-19 vaccination or be subjected to weekly testing for the virus. The administration has also mandated…

Did you know . . . There have been several recent employment law developments on the federal level. On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued revised guidance to employers related to minimizing and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.  As part of this guidance, OSHA finally has aligned…

We are always interested in hearing from motivated attorneys with an interest in joining Vogel Law Firm. Feel free to contact Recruiting Committee Chair, Josh Swanson, to discuss other opportunities at Vogel Law Firm.

Working in concert with our Attorneys to meet the needs of our clients, Paralegals and Legal Administrative Assistants play key roles in our various practice groups. If you are interested in learning more about these – and other – support team positions, feel free to contact  Amy Bush at abush@vogellaw.com. Paralegal requirements include a minimum…

We are seeking a Business & Corporate Law attorney in our Bismarck office. Local and out-of-state applicants with excellent writing skills and strong academic credentials are welcomed.  If you have been thinking about a move back to Bismarck or North Dakota, now is your opportunity. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise as a…

Did you know… The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that it is withdrawing the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” (FLSA) final rule issued under the previous administration on January 6, 2021. As anticipated, the new administration re-examined the previous rule and has withdrawn it after receiving approximately 1,000 comments in…

By Leah Warner We are facing unprecedented times.  The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives and has created many changes for parents and children.  Distance learning has been extended through the rest of the school year, child care facilities have adopted new policies or closed their doors, some parents are working at their employers’ job…

In the first part of this article series, we discussed the importance of developing and implementing policies to maintain a safe working environment.  Here are some additional tips to consider when reopening your business. Be mindful of permissible health screenings and questions. To reduce the spread of the virus to others within the workplace, it…

Across the country, states are beginning to reopen from COVID-19 shutdowns.  Like the shutdowns themselves, this reopening will vary from state-to-state in terms of timing and scope.  Regardless, businesses should begin to plan for this inevitable reopening and how it will affect their workforce.  In this two-part article, we will explore some tips for businesses…