Donald P. Lawless
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Articles
Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds ‘Adopt and Amend,’ No Sick Time or Wage Changes for Now
USA - January 26 2023 Today, a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled unanimously that the Michigan Legislature did not violate the Michigan Constitution…
Leverage the 'Honest Belief Rule' When Conducting Workplace Investigations
USA - June 10 2022 Conducting investigations of disputed workplace events is a routine responsibility for HR leaders. Faced with disputed facts, employers can make…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Mandates Back On - Effective Jan. 10, 2022
USA - December 20 2021 On December 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit lifted the stay of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that had been imposed by…
Courts Enjoin Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates - An Update
USA - December 9 2021 The status of federal vaccine mandates changes from one day to the next. As of today, the three major federal vaccine mandates - OSHA COVID-19 ETS…
MIOSHA Amends COVID-19 Emergency Rules
USA - May 24 2021 The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has revised its COVID-19 Emergency Rules, effective May 24, 2021. The rules go…
