With some exceptions, Indiana employers can legally require workers to be vaccinated for COVID-19. But, that probably won’t happen anytime soon due to several factors including a limited supply.

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.

Over the last few years, ride sharing apps have dominated the public transportation world. Even in a world dominated by COVID-19, in which most people aren’t socializing or traveling as they did previously, ridesharing companies have found ways to stay relevant, partnering with restaurants and delivery services to join the ever-increasing world of meal delivery.

Over the last few years, ride sharing apps have dominated the public transportation world. Even in a world dominated by COVID-19, in which most people aren’t socializing or traveling as they did previously, ridesharing companies have found ways to stay relevant, partnering with restaurants and delivery services to join the ever-increasing world of meal delivery.

For employees and employers alike, COVID-19 has certainly made 2020 interesting; the changing laws, the lack of guidance on many of the regulations passed, and the everchanging employment landscape has left many companies and individuals struggling to balance compliance with the best interests of their employees and their businesses. One of the ways employers have been struggling is in industries where work from home is not practical or possible.

For employees and employers alike, COVID-19 has certainly made 2020 interesting; the changing laws, the lack of guidance on many of the regulations passed, and the everchanging employment landscape has left many companies and individuals struggling to balance compliance with the best interests of their employees and their businesses. One of the ways employers have been struggling is in industries where work from home is not practical or possible.

On October 9, 2020, a proposed amendment to the EEOC’s procedural rules was published for public comment in the Federal Register. In a press release announcing the publication, the agency explained that its goal in amending the regulations is “to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of the conciliation process.”

On October 9, 2020, a proposed amendment to the EEOC’s procedural rules was published for public comment in the Federal Register. In a press release announcing the publication, the agency explained that its goal in amending the regulations is “to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of the conciliation process.”

As 2020 ticks to a close, IndyBar sections and divisions are in the process of evaluating their committee rosters and determining vacancies for 2021. Now is the perfect time to indicate your interest in serving on a committee. While space is limited, every effort will be made to involve anyone expressing interest in some capacity.