Fertility Law
Labor & Employment
Office: (716) 854-3400 x414, Rochester (585) 381-3400
Fax: (716) 332-0336
Email: batt@rupppfalzgraf.com
ERIN RYANASSOCIATE ATTORNEYLabor & EmploymentCivil RightsOffice: 716.854.3400 Email: ryan@rupppfalzgraf.com I spent the first four years of my legal career as a public defender and was lucky to learn from committed, passionate coworkers who taught me what it means to be a good lawyer. I gained extensive jury trial experience, defending against charges ranging from minor… Read More
Attention Large Employers Important Update on the COVID Vaccine or Testing Mandate! On Friday, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals revived OSHA’s vaccine or weekly testing mandate for employers with 100 or more employees that previously was stayed. As a result of the 6th Circuit’s decision, the Department of Labor issued a Statement on Saturday… Read More
New York healthcare workers are now required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Effective August 26, 2021, all employers of health care workers must mandate that their personnel receive a full COVID-19 vaccination. Employers should pay close attention to the new regulations as they have significantly changed the landscape of the healthcare industry in New York State.… Read More
As was much anticipated following Governor Cuomo’s prior declaration that most COVID restrictions would be lifted if New York State reached the threshold mark of 70% of those age 18 and older having at least one vaccination shot, the Governor excitedly followed through on his promise by lifting COVID restrictions in commercial and social settings,… Read More
Yesterday, May 6, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights, or HERO Act. The HERO Act, which becomes effective on June 6, 2021, is considered by many to be landmark legislation because it amends the Labor Law by significantly changing and adding to the minimum workplace health and safety… Read More
Labor and Employment partner attorney, Matt Miller defends an East Aurora Spanish teacher in a discrimination lawsuit. Matt says she, “was repeatedly denied by the district.” East Aurora Middle School Spanish teacher, Julie Rizzo, loves her job. She’d like to be able to continue teaching, however, Rizzo has a serious immune deficiency disorder she was… Read More
CHAD DAVENPORTASSOCIATEBusiness LitigationCivil RightsLabor & EmploymentOffice: (716) 854-3400 x226 Fax: (716) 332-0336 Email: davenport@rupppfalzgraf.com I’ve always been good at memorizing facts, which is why I started off as a biology major. But a conversation with a friend set me on the path to law school, which ended up being a much better fit. I was… Read More
