We are thrilled to announce Super Lawyers selected seven KGR attorneys for its 2023 list, including three attorneys chosen as Rising Stars. KGR 2023 Super Lawyers and their practice areas: Wes Overturf – Creditor Debtor Rights Jay Kennedy – Creditor Debtor Rights Stephen J. Peters – Appellate Harley Means – Bankruptcy: Business 2023 Super Lawyers …
OSHA’s Covid-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard
Our Employment Team gives an update and explanation on the OSHA Covid-19 Vaccine Mandate and what this could mean for Hoosiers. On Thursday, November 4, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its long-foretold Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) imposing workplace rules related to COVID-19 vaccination, vaccine status verification, periodic employee testing, and …
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Meet Our Firm: Taylor Hunter
Q&A with Taylor Hunter, associate Why did you become an attorney? What/who inspired you? At an early age, my parents instilled in my brothers and I a hard work ethic and the importance of leaving a footprint that is impactful. I knew that I wanted to be a doctor or lawyer, but after I discovered …
State Mandated Education Trainings – Are You Up to Date?
School boards have broad authority to determine educational policy. But in Indiana, public schools are heavily regulated in the establishment, selection and implementation of many areas including policy, curriculum, reporting requirements and trainings. The state mandated trainings range from bullying, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), criminal gangs, suicide prevention, child abuse and neglect, human trafficking, seizure, stop …
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Indiana Bans Employers from Issuing or Requiring Vaccine Passports
Certain industries – including airlines and tourism groups – have pushed for vaccine certification or passports to help ease the process of travel during pandemic. The CDC recently released guidance stating that vaccinated individuals can resume non-essential domestic travel safely. Despite this push, there remains several significant issues to consider related to vaccine passports, and many questions …
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Biden’s Policy on Title IX Indicates Major Shift for K-12 Schools
Anti-discrimination protections for K-12 students exist in a patchwork of varying federal court interpretations, state laws and local ordinances. During the Obama administration, federal agencies issued guidance clarifying that Title VII and Title IX could be interpreted to prohibit discrimination of transgender employees and students. In 2017 the Department of Justice rescinded 25 guidance documents, …
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What Employers Should Consider When Mandating Vaccinations
Can employers legally mandate employees to be vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine? The short answer is yes… but it is not that simple. When considering mandatory vaccinations, it is imperative that employers understand the various equal employment opportunity laws that protect employee rights from discrimination and unlawful employment practices, including the Americans with Disability Act …
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Restrictions Remain in Indiana for Limited Gatherings and Events
*This blog has been updated.* Restrictions will remain in place with limited participation for employers and organizations planning to host small or large events in the coming weeks. On Feb. 24, 2021, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb extended two executive orders for 30 more days. The orders – Executive Order 21-02 and Executive Order 21-03 – were …
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