Blog Posts from Alexandra H. Clauss
COVID-19 and the Workplace - a Legal Perspective
Jan 11, 2022
Join attorneys Alexandra Clauss and Ben Traverse on Wednesday, January 19th via Zoom for a discussion of workplace best practices and an opportunity to ask your questions regarding the ever-changing environment.
COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace Forum
Apr 19, 2021
On Thursday, April 29, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center hosts a forum regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in the Workplace. Are you considering requiring or encouraging workers to get the vaccine? Are you wondering, can this legally happen? What's allowed, and what are the limits? What are the HR and legal challenges?
2021 in the Workplace: COVID and Beyond
Apr 14, 2021
On Thursday, April 29, 2021 Alexandra Clauss and Sarah Butson will present at the Green Mountain Human Resources Association Meeting.
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Considerations for Employers and HR Professionals
Mar 12, 2021
In December, we saw the vaccine rollout begin in the U.S. and abroad, which inevitably led to a flood of questions about the best practices regarding mandatory vaccine policies. In this post is a list of considerations for employers and HR professionals who are contemplating a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for their workplace.
Updated OSHA COVID-19 Protocols
Mar 08, 2021
The Secretary of Labor has reviewed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) enforcement efforts to improve the agency’s practices. As a result of this order, on January 29, 2021, OSHA issued updated COVID-19 protocol.
Employment Law Considerations for Startups and Growing Business
Feb 24, 2021
Join Alexandra Clauss for a workshop with the Centers for Women in Enterprise VT to explore the numerous employment laws and human resources considerations relevant to startups and growing businesses.
LIFT Giving Circle Reaches Major Donation Milestone
Feb 03, 2021
LIFT (Locally Impacting the Future Together) has reached a significant donation milestone this year with more than $50,000 donated to local organizations.
What HR Professionals Need to Know About Developing A COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Jan 21, 2021
On Thursday, January 28th, the Green Mountain Human Resources Association will host a webinar with employment attorney Alexandra Clauss.
FFCRA Update: Aspects of the Final Rule Vacated by Federal Court
Sep 22, 2020
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the FFCRA.
WATCH: FFCRA Update & FAQs
Aug 28, 2020
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, attorney Alexandra Clauss connected with Austin Davis of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce to discuss the recently vacated provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s FFCRA.