Physical therapy practices need to be aware of new legal standards that make it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors (as opposed to employees). This distinction is important because, if an...more
The employment relationship is highly regulated. Dozens of federal, state and local laws set standards for how employers must treat employees and handle employment matters. These laws change frequently and vary significantly...more
Employment laws can be complex. Dozens of federal, state and local laws set standards for how employers must treat employees and handle employment matters. To make matters even more challenging, these laws change frequently...more
On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court stayed the vaccine-or-test mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) for private sector employers with 100 or more employees. This...more
1/18/2022
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On December 15, 2021, a federal appeals court in New Orleans lifted a nationwide stay of the rule (issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on November 4, 2021) that required COVID-19 vaccinations for...more
There are few topics as in flux and confusing for employers as the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. This article will summarize the current rights or obligations of private sector employers to require their employees to be fully...more
12/7/2021
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On Thursday, September 9, 2021, President Biden announced an impending rule that will require all private sector businesses with 100 or more employees to: (1) ensure that their employees are either fully vaccinated or undergo...more
As business owners and their advisors who received Paycheck Protection Program loans focus on the Loan Forgiveness Application, Congress passed an Act that makes significant changes the Program. The House of Representatives...more
Over the last several days, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has provided some answers to questions that many borrowers have had, including:
..With the negative publicity that some borrowers have gotten, can...more
Yesterday, Governor Wolf issued an order that governs life-sustaining businesses that remain open. The wide-ranging order, which can be viewed in its entirety by following link below, requires such businesses to...more
On Monday the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) published its Temporary Rule (the “Rule”) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”), which became effective on April 1, 2020. ...more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) takes effect on April 1, 2020. Below are answers to FAQs that take into account the latest guidance from the Department of Labor regarding this recently-passed and...more
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. It will take effect within 15 days....more
Every day brings new concerns and challenges for employers who prioritize the health and safety of their employees/communities but remain very mindful of the need to continue to meet their business goals and obligations....more
The Other Shoe has Dropped.
The U.S. Department of Labor has just issued a long-awaited Final Rule that expands the right to overtime pay to over 4 million workers who are currently exempt.
Under this Final Rule,...more