Seyfarth Shaw's team of industry-leading employment attorneys has developed Seyfarth's State COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Map, which provides links on state vaccination plans, including executive summaries, full vaccine plans where available, and other updates and sources. more

The Final Rule published Thursday, Jan. 7, in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Labor with regard to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification" uses an "economic reality" test to determine a worker's status. It is currrently scheduled to become effective March 8, 2021. The Final Rule considers whether a worker is in business for himself or herself (independent contractor) or is instead economically dependent on an employer for work (employee). more

Seyfarth Shaw's post-election report focuses on some scenarios that may be relevant to employers in a Biden administration, with some discussion of what the Trump administration has done, or would likely do, in the somewhat unlikely case that he prevails. more

COVID-19 made this an unusual Supreme Court term. The court’s final opinions stretched into July, the first time in two decades. Hearings and arguments were made remotely. For the first time ever, the court provided live audio of oral arguments.   more

July 30 webinar (rescheduled): What does the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania mean to your newspaper? More than you might think. Learn more and register more

What does the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania mean to your newspaper? More than you might think. more

Camille Olson, partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP, says there is conflicting guidance on whether wearing “media” labeling while covering protests is useful from a safety perspective or whether it makes a journalist more recognizable in the crowd (and possibly brings negative attention — and enhanced safety risks — to the journalist).  With that note, Seyfarth Shaw offers some advice to members of America's Newspapers. more

Before you take employees back. First, consider the federal, state and local guidance, laws and orders. These may be changing rapidly. Look at OSHA regs, which may vary by region, and consider the sick leave, family and medical leave, and other workplace laws. Be mindful of the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, which — like most other coronavirus-related laws — sunset on Dec. 31. more

As more and more states are modifying or even lifting shelter in place restrictions, employers are contemplating when and how to bring people back to work. Given the volume, breadth and complexity of these issues, now is the time for employers to lay the groundwork for implementing specific return-to-work plans. more

May 21 webinar: As more and more states are modifying or even lifting shelter in place restrictions, employers are contemplating when and how to bring people back to work. Given the volume, breadth and complexity of these issues, now is the time for employers to lay the groundwork for implementing specific return-to-work plans. Learn more and register more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP has published a "Return to Business and Post-Pandemic Planning Checklist" to help companies prepare for the  business impacts arising from COVID-19 and as business begins to reopen. Read more and download the checklist more

Special thanks to Seyfarth Shaw for providing general information for members of America's Newspapers about COVID-19, including how it is transmitted and how you can prevent infection. more

From a webinar presented by Suzanne Saxman and Leslie Kersey of Seyfarth Shaw. View webinar resources. more

In this legal update, William Eck of Seyfarth Shaw outlines the parameters of the eligibility for a low interest loan for small businesses, small agricultural and most nonprofits under the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. more

Special thanks to Seyfarth Shaw for sharing their expertise with members of America's Newspapers! View takeaways more

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Thank you to Borrell Associates and Second Street! more

The recent and nearly unprecedented union organizing activity belie the thinking that unions are dying and that millennials are an independent, tech-savvy cohort with no use for old-fashioned labor organizations. more

At the Mega-Conference, top attorneys from Seyfarth Shaw LLP who specialize in the legal matters facing the newspaper industry will help you navigate this thicket of issues. You would pay hundreds of dollars — per hour! — to get access to this valuable legal analysis. Find answers to these answers and so much more at Mega! Feb. 17-19 in Fort Worth. more