Businesses to Require Vaccines
On Monday, Katie Abernethy, partner and employment attorney at The Noble Law, was interviewed on WBTV regarding vaccination requirements in North Carolina. Maureen O’Boyle: President Biden announced the new vaccine mandate for companies with over 100 employees or more, so now WBTV’s Caroline Hicks has been looking into this and how local businesses are preparing. Caroline joins us now. So, what are you hearing from North Carolina based companies, Caroline? Caroline Hicks: Well, at this point most companies are waiting …
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President Biden’s Call for Vaccine Mandates
Last Friday, partner and employment attorney at The Noble Law, Katie Abernethy, appeared on WRAL to discuss President Biden’s recent call for vaccine mandates. Gerald Owens: When President Biden mentioned protecting those around you he was also talking about your community and your coworkers. Good evening and thank you for staying with us tonight, I’m Gerald Owens. Debra Morgan: And I’m Debra Morgan. That is why the President is asking most employers to require their workforce to be vaccinated or …
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Allegations, Authority, and Accountability: The Investigation and Resignation of Governor Cuomo
The Noble Law is thrilled to share the first episode of our employment law podcast, Workplace in Progress. Through this podcast series, Managing Partner, Laura Noble, will discuss laws surrounding employment, their effects, and where change is needed with insightful guests who are knowledgeable in law and specific industries of employment. In our pilot episode, Laura meets with Emily Martin, Vice President for Education and Workplace Justice at the National Women’s Law Center, to discuss the investigation and subsequent resignation …
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“No Wage Theft Loophole Act” Passed in New York
The State of New York recently passed a bill closing what many considered a “loophole” in the state’s laws protecting employees against wage theft. Previously, while labor law in New York made it unlawful to withhold portions of an employee’s wage, it was unclear under what circumstances employers could seek exemption. The explicit purpose of Senate Bill S858 is “to clarify that Article 6 of New York’s Labor Law completely and without exception prohibits lack of distribution of earned wages.” Labor Law in New York Article 6 of New York’s Labor consists of …
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How FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Will Affect Vaccine Mandates
What does the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine mean for vaccine mandates in New York? Cathryn Harris-Marchesi, employment attorney and partner at The Noble Law, explains the implications of this approval in today’s audio blog. FDA Approval of Pfizer’S COVID-19 Vaccine This past Monday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, now named Comirnaty, became the first COVID-19 vaccine to be approved by the FDA. The vaccine has been available to individuals 16 years or older under emergency use …
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The “Line” Was And Is Very Clear, Governor Cuomo
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone. But I didn’t realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn,” commented New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his resignation speech last week. According to his response, the 11 sexual harassment allegations brought up against him were not his own misconduct, but, rather, the result of “generational and cultural shifts” that he was unable to keep pace with. The sentiment of his speech illustrates a willful ignorance of …
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Vaccine Requirements in North Carolina – Are They Legal?
Last Thursday, managing partner and employment attorney, Laura Noble, appeared on WRAL News to discuss Governor Roy Cooper’s recent direction regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Lena Tillett: The governor will enforce the rules for more than 50,000 state employees, and many have asked if today’s order is actually legal. WRAL’s Joe Fisher joins us live in Raleigh with what the experts have to say. Joe? Joe Fisher: Lena, we’re outside Player’s Retreat in Raleigh, which is not only requiring vaccinations for …
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Am I a Whistleblower?
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span>This week, employment attorney and partner at The Noble Law, Katie Abernethy, addresses the frequently asked question, “am I a whistleblower?” The term “whistleblower” refers to an individual who has observed or has been asked to participate in inappropriate, fraudulent, or illegal activity by their employer. However, knowing of these activities is not enough to receive legal protections from potential employer retaliation. To access anti-retaliation laws, an employee must engage …
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Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace
Laura Noble Explains Vaccine Mandates in Smerconish for Independent Minds Last Thursday, June 24th, the online publication Smerconish for Independent Minds published an article written by The Noble Law’s managing partner, Laura Noble, regarding vaccine mandates in the workplace. With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more accessible to the general public and quarantine restrictions gradually lifting, the question of vaccine mandates in the workplace is becoming more prevalent. In order to return to the office or open to the public, employers must …
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Pregnancy Discrimination Regarding Maternity Leave
Although presenting many challenges and worries, pregnancy can be a time of unmatched excitement for the future as a woman prepares to bring a new life into the world. Unfortunately, not all employers share in that feeling of hope and instead use the condition against employees. A series of local, state, and federal laws provide protections for women facing pregnancy discrimination in the workplace; if you believe you have been treated unfairly because of pregnancy, it is a good idea …
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