By Joshua A. Swanson It was a hectic Thursday morning, as some mornings at law offices tend to be. We aren’t talking about a deposition, mediation, or heading to court for argument, though. No, this particular morning was different. It wasn’t even past 9:00 a.m., and we were dealing with a big blowout. Of the…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the workplace poster that must be posted by any covered employer under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The non-federal employer poster is available here: Non-Federal Employer Poster. The federal employer poster is available here: Federal Employer Poster. An employer’s posting requirement is satisfied by posting…

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order, asking all Minnesotans to stay at home starting at 11:59 p.m. on March 27 and ending (at the very earliest) on April 10.  Under the order, Minnesotans may leave the house for essential needs and services, such as to care for family members, receive medical care,…

On March 19, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”).  Among other things, this law created new paid leave requirements:  (1) Emergency Paid Sick Leave and (2) Public Health Emergency Leave.  Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions from employers regarding this new law. What are the…

Vogel Law Firm continues to operate during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, but has restricted access to our offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and to maintain the health and safety of our clients, vendors and employees.  Our dedicated attorneys and staff continue to have access to…

Vogel Law Firm is hiring a Client Intake Specialist in its Bismarck office to manage the acquisition of new clients. We are searching for a high-energy team member who can provide excellent customer service and administrative support. The Client Intake Specialist will communicate with potential new clients who contact the firm through phone, email, and…

Vogel Law Firm has always been a firm deeply committed to putting our clients and employees at the center of all we do. Today, this principle continues to guide us as we determine how we will keep our clients, our employees, and our communities healthy and safe in these uncertain times and uncharted waters. We…

Vogel Law is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has named fifteen Vogel Law attorneys to the list of 2019 Great Plains Super Lawyers and ten Vogel attorneys to the list of 2019 Great Plains Rising Stars. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research…

April 25, 2019 Bismarck, ND – [nap_names id=”FIRM-NAME-1″] attorney Brenda Blazer has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Brenda Blazer became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of 850 persons during the recent Induction Ceremony…

In the last issue, we discussed the sigh of relief employers can breathe now that the NLRB has held employers may require confidentiality during the course of workplace investigations. The sharp inhale may return, however, when trying to determine how to handle the investigation. When an employee complains that he/she has been harassed/discriminated/retaliated against, an…