By Lisa A. Krupicka In lieu of a mandatory vaccine program, a number of large employers, including Kroger, Aldi, Target, Amtrak, Walmart, Chobani, and Trader Joe’s, have taken a different approach to getting their employees vaccinated: a vaccine incentive program that rewards employees for getting the COVID-19Read more →
In lieu of a mandatory vaccine program, a number of large employers, including Kroger, Aldi, Target, Amtrak, Walmart, Chobani, and Trader Joe’s, have taken a different approach to getting their employees vaccinated: a vaccine incentive program that rewards employees for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. There have beenRead more →
BPJ has put together summaries of recent Federal guidance on the CARES and FFCRA Acts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out our newsletter page for articles. CARES Act Updates Newsletter The attorneys of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC are available to assist you in the interpretationRead more →
After a tense week of difficult negotiations, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) on Friday, March 27, 2020. The CARES Act is the third piece of federal legislation aimed at addressing the economic issuesRead more →
The United States Department of the Treasury has updated its earlier announcement delaying the April 15th payment date back 90 days to also delay the filing date of all returns for the same 90 days. Taxpayers will not need to request an extension. Further, the announcement clarified that Quarterly tax paymentsRead more →
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-Memphis) hosts the 2021 Legal Day Conference on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. BPJ attorney Lisa Krupicka presents a session that HR professionals want to know about, "Upcoming HR Worries—New Policies in the Biden Administration." If you'd like to learn more or register forRead more →
The Memphis Bar Association (MBA), National Bar Association (NBA) and Association of Women Attorneys (AWA) recently hosted a webinar on the CROWN Act. Lani Lester, Associate Attorney at Burch, Porter & Johnson moderated the discussion, which included Keynote Speaker State Senator Raumesh Akbari. The CROWN Act (Creating aRead more →
March 2, 2021 is the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in the case in which BPJ attorney Charles F. Newman represented the opponents to the construction of an Interstate expressway through Overton Park and Midtown Memphis. To mark the occasion, the Memphis Bar Association held a WebinarRead more →
The New Year brings new updates, as well as new issues for employers to be aware of. This month's labor and employment news covers CARES Act updates, what you need to know about requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and free speech in the workplace. JanuaryRead more →
CARES Act Update and 2021 Predictions by Sarah Stuart Just prior to the end of the year, Congress provided new economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that modified the mandates and benefits available for employers and employees alike through the CARES Act. We look hereRead more →