New Overtime Pay Rule for 2024
Overtime pay requirements are set to change this summer and businesses are well-advised to review payroll and HR records now to prepare. The result of the new rule, if it withstands pending court challenges, will be a…
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to implement a final rule that would ban all non-compete agreements as an unfair method of competition, effective September 4, 2024 (barring any change resulting…
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New 2023 Employment Legislation Affecting Pregnant and Nursing Employees
The close of 2022 brought new federal employment legislation affecting the rights of pregnant and nursing workers – the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act.
Pregnant Workers Fairness…
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What Employers Need to Know About Missouri’s Legalization of Marijuana
On November 8, 2022, Missouri voters approved the legalization of recreational marijuana pursuant to a state constitutional amendment known as Amendment 3. The amendment addresses a host of issues, from legalizing the personal use of…
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Department of Labor Releases Updated Workplace Poster for Employers
On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released an updated “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster which will replace the previous “EEO is the Law” poster. (They then slightly updated…
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Department of Labor Issues New Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
On Tuesday, October 11, the Biden administration issued a highly anticipated proposal on how it will approach independent contractor status under federal wage law.
The proposal, released by the US Department of Labor, clarifies when…
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Mental Health in the Workplace: Addressing Workplace Wellness in a Modern Era
When it comes to discussing mental health in our businesses, our communities and our families, many tend to shy away from the topic rather than lean in. Now…
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WHAT NEWLY RELAXED CDC COVID-19 GUIDANCE MEANS FOR EMPLOYERS
On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance relaxing its Covid-19 recommendations. The CDC’s new guidance contains many changes, including the relaxation of its guidance on quarantine and…
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Using Venmo for Your Business? Changes to the 1099-K Tax Form Likely to Impact the Taxable Income of Gig Workers and Other Business-Related Entities
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the IRS made some changes to the 1099-K tax form that freelancers, contractors and other workers who are part of the ever-growing “gig economy” should be aware of.
As a quick refresher,…
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Sixth Circuit Resolves Stay – Enforces OSHA Vaccine and Testing Mandate
On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved the stay on OSHA’s vaccine/testing mandate.
OSHA originally published an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) on November 5, 2021, mandating employers with 100 or…
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