Most employers in the United States will start the month of July with a higher salary requirement to exempt certain employees from minimum wage and overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, a June 28th...more
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule altering the requirements for “white collar” exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the final step in a process that...more
4/24/2024
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White-Collar Exemptions
On Jan. 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the upcoming publication of its final rule on how to analyze whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) kicked off the month of August with a decision that will have rippling effects on workplace policies.
In Stericycle, Inc., the NLRB introduced new, stricter standards for...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new Form I-9 on Aug. 1, 2023. Employers are required to switch to the new Form I-9 no later than Oct. 31, 2023. In addition to clerical edits and other...more
On April 25, 2023, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the revised Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-306) issued by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Contractors...more
7/25/2023
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On July 21, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23).
What is Form I-9? Employers use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of...more
Do you know who is responsible for administering your ERISA employee benefit plans, including who has the authority to resolve claims for benefits under each plan? Do your plan documents reflect your actual administrative...more
While most of us were busy preparing for the holidays and making New Year’s resolutions, Congress and President Biden were busy rolling out new retirement plan legislation. On Dec. 22 and Dec. 23, respectively, the Senate and...more
1/16/2023
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Non-compete agreements have had a target on their back for some time, with several state laws already on the books to prohibit or significantly limit their use. (See laws in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland,...more
1/6/2023
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State and Local Government ,
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On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its proposed rule on Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule would revert back to the...more
What is an assumed business name?
Business entities such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability companies often do business under an “assumed” name, which is usually the name the general...more
On June 3, 2022, the IRS announced the launch of a new pilot program designed to streamline the retirement plan audit process and encourage employers to self-correct compliance issues with their plans. Beginning immediately,...more
As the temperatures rise, so will pressure on employers to monitor and address heat-related concerns in the workplace.
Identifying heat illness and its related risks, including death, as a “top priority” for enforcement,...more
A recently passed North Carolina law—S.B. 473, effective Dec. 9, 2021—imposes new restrictions and requirements on public officials. While North Carolina has for a long time prohibited public officials from deriving a direct...more
On Dec. 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a stay on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with 100 or more...more
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with 100+ employees. The new standard focuses...more
11/8/2021
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