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White House announces plans to mandate vaccination for millions of employees
On September 10, the Biden administration announced a new six-prong strategy as part of its ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Headlining this plan is the President’s directive to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) to issue emergency...
KWW attorneys named to Best Lawyers 2022 list
Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC attorneys James P. Wilkins and John W. McKenzie were selected for the Best Lawyers® in America 2022 edition. Wilkins, a Shareholder, is a four-time honoree in the Employment Law-Management, Labor Law-Management and Litigation-Labor...
President Biden’s New Executive Order Regarding Non-Compete Agreements
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden issued a wide-ranging Executive Order, titled “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy.” The Executive Order directed various federal agencies to implement 72 different initiatives intended to increase...
OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Regulations and Guidelines for Employers
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new emergency regulations and guidelines regarding COVID-19. The latest updates include a mix of mandatory requirements and other recommended best practices. Here is a brief explanation of the...
KWW Associate Becomes Chair of Akron Bar Association Labor and Employment Section
Kastner Westman & Wilkins attorney Amanda Smith has been appointed as Chairperson for the Labor and Employment Section of the Akron Bar Association. “I’m honored that the other members of the Labor and Employment Section have chosen me for this position and look...
KWW Welcomes Eichelberger, Hatab as Law Clerks
Akron labor and employment law firm Kastner Westman & Wilkins has selected two talented law clerks to join them for the summer to work alongside KWW professionals and aid their clients in rebounding from what has been an extremely challenging year for employers....
Ohio Department of Health Order Drops Most Mask Requirements for Vaccinated Individuals
On Monday, the Ohio Department of Health issued an amended COVID-19 public health order that lifted the State’s mask and social distancing requirements for fully vaccinated individuals. The amended order was issued on May 17, 2021, but is retroactive to May 14, 2021. ...
Changes to Ohio Employment Discrimination Laws Begin This Week
Beginning this week, Ohio will bring its employment discrimination laws more in line with federal law and the laws of other states. Here is what employers need to know about the changes. Earlier this year, Governor Mike DeWine signed the Employment Law Uniformity Act,...
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Three Key Pieces Employers Need to Know Now
After only a few months of reprieve from the last wave of pandemic-related legislation, employers must again adapt to new federal laws affecting their workplace. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – Congress’s latest $1.9 trillion effort to curb the effects of...
Biden’s Regulatory Freeze Signals Change Ahead for DOL Regulations
On his first day in office, President Biden asked federal agencies to freeze all proposed and pending rules and regulations issued under the Trump administration. The regulatory freeze will allow the President’s new agency appointees to review and revise any pending...
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