News & Events – Labor & Employment
Time Off: What's Required, What's Not, and Putting It All Together
Jan 26, 2022
Are you confused by your employer obligations to provide your employees with time off? What happens
when an employee misses time for a work-related injury, or when FMLA is used up? Are my remote
employees working in other states entitled to the same leaves as my Vermont employees? When is a personal
leave of absence appropriate? How does the ADA factor in? Join us for an opportunity to learn or fine-tune
your understanding of the interaction between statutory leaves and your own organizational leave policies.
This session will provide you with the tools to strategically evaluate your leave practices for compliance and
alignment with your company culture, and to appropriately discern and respond to workplace leave situations.
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.
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.
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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.
Webinar: FFCRA Update & FAQs
Aug 24, 2020
Join the Lake Champlain Chamber and employment attorney Alexandra Clauss for a conversation around the decisions and other FFCRA FAQs.
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