Workplace Law Blog

COVID-19 vaccine exemption requests based on religious beliefs is on the rise, as we have blogged.  The majority of “religious” exemption requests are based on personally held beliefs, not as members of a particular religion. Specifically, many of those opposed … Read More

In the olden days, like 2019, working remotely was a big deal for most workplaces. It was not included often as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA because it was considered an undue hardship. Fast forward through 2020 and to … Read More

President Biden is losing patience. The rest of us are losing our minds trying to figure out the White House vaccine mandate. So. Many. Questions. Here is a quick rundown of the latest: WHO is covered by the mandate: Private … Read More

President Biden dropped a bomb: All employers with 100 or more employees must mandate COVID-19 vaccination or implement weekly virus testing. To be clear, this mandate will affect as many as 100 million people (cue the Austin Powers meme here). … Read More

Do you get emails with this title often? I do and think: where were you in February of 2020, bro? The reality is work is changing all the time and has been for decades. As society changes, so too does … Read More

Our last blog was about vaccine exemption requests, including fake religious and medical documents you can buy online. Today,  we take a look at fake vaccine cards and how to spot them. Are we having fun yet? With more vaccine … Read More

  THE PROBLEM:  As mandatory COVID-19  vaccinations become more common in the workplace, employers are receiving more requests to opt out of the vaccine for religious or disability reasons. How many of these requests are legitimate, particularly when measured against … Read More

When the carrot stops working, the big stick comes out. Forget the donuts and gift cards–Delta is going to make unvaccinated workers pay for that status. Starting September 30, 2021, unvaccinated employees will not receive extended pay protection if they … Read More

As we all know, Pfizer (Fi-zah per Dr. Fauci) is now FDA approved. Does that matter? It does take the wind out of the sail on one major argument for those opposed to the COVID-19 vaccination. For employers though, courts … Read More

Remember when August was quiet and hot? Now it is just really hot. Being busy is good problem though and we need a lawyer! Foley & Foley, PC, represents employers nationwide in all facets of employment law and litigation. We … Read More

As our savvy readers know, OSHA’s reach has grown far beyond the factory floor, largely because of the pandemic. The Biden administration is adding money for more investigators, which will also help OSHA’s reach. OSHA has emerged as the leading … Read More