When the federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) in March 2020, Congress included a sunset provision for December 31, 2020. After that date, school districts (like all employers) would no longer be required to provide to...
Release: Missouri Governor - Michael L. Parson: Office of Communications November 12, 2020 Governor Parson Announces Changes in State’s K-12 School Quarantine Guidance Proper Mask Usage May Prevent Close Contacts from Quarantining (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today,...
Mickes O'Toole, LLC has been ranked in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. This is the tenth consecutive year Mickes O'Toole has been ranked. Mickes O'Toole, LLC received the following rankings: Regional Tier 1 St. Louis - Education Law...
We are excited to congratulate Thomas A. Mickes on being honored with the MARE/MO K-8 “Friend of Rural Education” Award for 2020. Tom has dedicated his professional life to serving Missouri public school districts. He began his career in the classroom as a teacher and...
MUSIC Fall Workshops will be hosted by the attorneys of Mickes O’Toole, LLC. Registration for the virtual workshops are now open at www.mickesotoole.com/music. The topics this year focus on several timely staff and student issues that will assist you in protecting...
Best Lawyers recognizes outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement in their fields. For 2021, four Mickes O’Toole attorneys have earned this distinction; Wendy D. Boggiano in Labor and Employment Law; Thomas A....
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court issued a landmark decision clarifying that employers cannot discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate...
By: Brittany Newell and Josh Douglass An uncomfortable truth is that no parent can be with their child every second of every day. Many parents must rely on the eyes and ears of others to help protect their children. In the school system in particular, parents and the...
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which expanded emergency FMLA and paid sick leave includes a notice requirement for employers. Below are links that came out with the required employer notice as well as a FAQ for posting the notice. Note posting...
Hours ago the federal government passed the first substantial change to paid leave laws in response to the current public health emergency. Earlier this week, the House passed an amended version of its Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which significantly...
