Maslon Partner Sara Sidwell Offers Commentary for Star Tribune Article on Federal Vaccination Requirement for Employers

Sara Sidwell, a partner in Maslon's Labor & Employment Group, was interviewed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune for a Nov. 4, 2021, article titled "Minnesota employers scramble in response to federal vaccine rules." In the article, Sara offers her perspective on the new rules issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements.

Sara has extensive experience representing and advising both large and small employers in all aspects of employment law. With over 10 years' experience in private practice, as well as six years spent in-house at two large, multi-state employers, Sara is a skilled counselor and experienced litigator. She ensures that she understands clients’ business needs and how the client defines success, crafting strategies that are consistent with clients’ goals. Sara partners with and provides practical and strategic advice to human resources, in-house legal teams, and business leaders across a broad range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, transportation, retail, and healthcare.

To read the article, go to: Star Tribune - "Minnesota employers scramble in response to federal vaccine rules" or view a PDF here. 

For a high level summary of the new OSHA rules, and recommendations for employers, go to: What Employers Need to Know About OSHA's New Vaccine and Testing Requirements and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Stays OSHA's COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Mandate—Next Steps for Employers.