John A. Rubin

John A. Rubin
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
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Professional Biography:

John Rubin is a member of the Labor and Employment Section, with a management-side practice. John provides comprehensive human resources (HR) representation, from advice to litigation of HR law claims, including:

Union issues and labor relations
HR law compliance in hiring, discipling, and terminating employees
HR policy and procedures
Disability accommodation obligations
Religious accommodation requests
COVID-19 workplace safety and compliance
Vaccine mandate obligations
OSHA law and litigation
Workplace injuries and accidents
Employee handbook design and development
FMLA policies and forms
CARES Act/ARPA Funding

A former National Labor Relations Board investigator and trial attorney, John has an intimate understanding of the “in’s and out’s” of how labor law functions on a day-to-day basis. This first-hand experience allows John to provide a unique perspective in advising clients, aiming for practical, business-oriented, and strategic solutions customized to meet the individualized goals of businesses of all sizes and complexities. Whether it comes to labor negotiations, strike preparation, union organizing campaigns, grievances, arbitrations, or unfair labor practice proceedings, John is ready to deploy the necessary measures to outflank the opposition.

In addition to a unique traditional labor relations background, John is an experienced and proactive employment law practitioner. John works closely with Human Resource departments to devise and implement litigation avoidance strategies. He frequently represents employers in matters involving discrimination, FMLA, wrongful termination, and religious and disability accommodation claims.

John’s practice encompasses workplace health and safety matters, and he has advised clients throughout the pandemic on all manner of COVID-19 issues, including vaccine mandate compliance.

John is also a member of the firm’s Government Law Group, advising public sector clients on issues such as ARPA expenditure obligations and compliance.

Articles in the National Law Review database by John A. Rubin

What HR Professionals Need to Know About Illinois Equal Pay Act Certificate Applications (Posted On Wednesday, March 16, 2022)
The Federal Vaccine Mandates Are Finally Here - What Employers Need to Know (Posted On Friday, November 5, 2021)
EEOC Updated Guidance for Handling Religious Exemption Requests from Vaccine Mandates (Posted On Wednesday, October 27, 2021)
U.S. Department of Justice Gives Go-Ahead to Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace (Posted On Monday, August 2, 2021)
CDC Changes Masking Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals (Posted On Tuesday, July 27, 2021)
Updated EEOC Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations (Posted On Tuesday, June 1, 2021)
Updated CDC and OSHA Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals (Posted On Wednesday, May 26, 2021)
Chicago's Vaccine Anti-Retaliation Ordinance – What Employers Need to Know (Posted On Wednesday, April 28, 2021)
Labor Law Reform On the Horizon: Ten Things to Watch Under the PRO Act (Posted On Tuesday, February 16, 2021)
EEOC Issues Critical Guidance for Vaccination Issues in the Workplace (Posted On Wednesday, December 23, 2020)
CDC Reduces Quarantine Periods for Close Contacts to Reflect Economic Realities and Alleviate Burden on Public Health System (Posted On Friday, December 4, 2020)
COVID-19 von Briesen Task Force Resource: U.S. Department of Labor Issues Revised FFCRA Rules and Regulations (Posted On Thursday, September 17, 2020)
FFCRA Leave Eligibility Related to Reopening of Schools (Posted On Saturday, August 29, 2020)
NLRB Update: A Move to a More Common Sense Approach in Dealing with Abusive Workplace Behaviors and Company Policies (Posted On Wednesday, August 12, 2020)
COVID-19 von Briesen Task Force Resource: Four Provisions of FFCRA Struck Down by New York Federal Court (Posted On Thursday, August 6, 2020)
NLRB Restores Employer’s Right to Discipline and Discharge Employees During Initial Labor Contract Bargaining (Posted On Thursday, June 25, 2020)
NLRB Approves Company’s Baseball Cap Rule (Posted On Friday, June 19, 2020)
Supreme Court Holds that Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Are Protected by Title VII (Posted On Tuesday, June 16, 2020)
NLRB Declines Jurisdiction Over Faculty at Religious Educational Institutions (Posted On Thursday, June 11, 2020)
NLRB Provides Additional Guidance on Mandatory Arbitration Agreements (Posted On Wednesday, June 10, 2020)

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COVID Vaccines

Vaccine Mandates

The National Law Review selected von Briesen's COVID-19 Task Force as a Go-To Thought Leader for 2021 for the group’s coverage of COVID-19 vaccine mandates. As the coronavirus vaccine became widely available, many employers debated whether to require vaccines for their employees or if such mandates were legal. In particular, the group’s coverage of OSHA and CMS guidance on federal vaccine mandates provided must-read insights for employers navigating compliance with the rules. Authors who contributed insights into this area include John A. Rubin, Craig T. Papka, Robert J. Simandl and Audrey R. Merkel.

Employment Law

National Labor Relations Board

The National Law Review recognizes John A. Rubin as a Go-To Thought Leader for his regular coverage of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and COVID-19 updates from the Department of Labor (DOL). Mr. Rubin’s experience as a Field and Trial Attorney for the NLRB provides real-world insight to his thought leadership, and his articles distill NLRB decisions for employers into efficient, actionable insights. Concerning the DOL, his analysis of revisions to the FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) rules including the healthcare provider exemption, the work availability requirement, and notice and documentation requirements under the EPSLA (Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act) provides employers needed guidance on how to update their leave policies to be compliant.