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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Re-opening a “Safe” Workplace: OSHA, ADA and More
Employers are legally required to make their workplaces “safe” for their employees and customers. What does “safe” mean, given that no employer can guarantee a virus-free workplace? What are the rules on screening employees, taking temperatures, and refusing to allow employees showing symptoms of COVID-19 into the workplace? This session will talk about how to make the workplace safe, OSHA guidance, how to handle employee requests for reasonable accommodation for medical conditions that place them at higher risk if they become infected with coronavirus, whether employees should be required to sign waivers and more.
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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Re-Opening A Business the Right Way: Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine discuss the matters employers need to consider when re-opening businesses after the Covid-19 shutdowns. Recalling only some employees, screening employees before they enter the workplace and dealing with employees who refuse to return to work are among the issues discussed.
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Unemployment and a Returning Workforce: How the CARES Act Can Increase Unemployment Benefits with Phyllis Karasov and Alex Beeby
Employment attorneys Phyllis Karasov and Alex Beeby discuss changes and provide insight into the support the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is giving laid-off employees, employees whose hours or wages are reduced, and self-employed individuals and independent contractors.
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Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine Discuss Difficult Questions Facing Employers Under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
Larkin Hoffman employment law specialists Phyllis Karasov and Dan Ballintine answer some of the tough questions employers face under the new Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (“FFCRA”) in our latest COVID-19 Briefing series podcast.
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What the Paycheck Protection Program Offers Nonprofit Organizations and Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) provides important public funding to small businesses. The following are some of the highlights of the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program”) which is part of the CARES Act. This Program is an expansion of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) 7(a) loan program. The available pool for these loans is $349 billion. Loans will be made on a first-come, first-serve basis, so businesses should apply as soon as possible. The information below is based on the Interim Final Rule promulgated by the SBA on April 2, 2020.
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Employer’s New Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) the evening of March 18, 2020. There is much to digest but the following are new obligations that employers must address. The FFCRA contains leave provisions applicable to private employers with fewer than 500 employees and some government employers. The FFCRA becomes effective 15 days from enactment, or April 2, 2020 and expires on December 31, 2020.
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Coronavirus Guidance for the Employer
An employer’s response to the coronavirus pandemic can change from day-to-day, depending on guidance and recommendations issued by the CDC, state departments of health, OSHA and the World Health Organization. The questions employers are asking are changing depending on the day, as are the answers!
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Phyllis Karasov Elected to Larkin Hoffman’s Board of Directors
Larkin Hoffman shareholder Phyllis Karasov was elected to the law firm’s board of directors.
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2018 Women’s Networking Event at the New Bell Museum
Larkin Hoffman held its annual women's networking event Sept. 26 at the University of Minnesota’s new, state-of-the-art Bell Museum.
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Larkin Hoffman Launches Employment and Labor Law Blog
Larkin Hoffman’s employment, labor and benefits practice launched its “Employment and Labor Law Blog,” which will provide analysis on timely and relevant labor and employment law topics and developments.
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Super Lawyers Recognizes 27 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys for 2018 Lists
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that 20 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers list.
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25 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named 2017 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that 25 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
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Larkin Hoffman Recognized as MWL 100% Club Member
Larkin Hoffman was featured in the Summer 2016 edition of With Equal Right, Minnesota Women Lawyers' (MWL) publication, as a member of the 100% club.
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22 Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Named 2016 Super Lawyers
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that 22 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers list.
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Phyllis Karasov on Education Industry Experts Panel
Phyllis Karasov was featured in a Table of Experts panel discussion on education, organized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Phyllis Karasov Published in Minnesota CLE Business Disputes: Claims and Remedies Deskbook
Phyllis Karasov, a leading employment and labor attorney in the Twin Cities, was recently published by Minnesota Continuing Legal Education.
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Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Recognized as 2015 Super Lawyers
Larkin Hoffman is proud to announce that more than 25 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 Minnesota edition of Super Lawyers Magazine.
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Larkin Hoffman Attorneys Present Seminar at April NHRA Conference
Larkin Hoffman attorneys Mark R. Geier, Christopher J. Harristhal, Phyllis Karasov, and Mary Komornicka presented a full-day seminar Wednesday, April 22, for Northland Human Resource Association’s spring conference in Duluth, Minn.
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Larkin Hoffman's 2014 Women's Networking Event Benefits Breaking Free
Larkin Hoffman held its annual women's networking event on Oct 29, 2014 at MUSE Event Center in Minneapolis. This year's event, "Connecting Women Through Art," featured an evening of networking and interactive art demonstrations and exhibits.
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Phyllis Karasov Receives Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award
Phyllis’ passion for her legal practice, her contributions to the Jewish community and greater Twin Cities community, and her commitment to life-long learning have been recognized by the Twin Cities Cardozo Society with its annual Sidney Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award.
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