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DOL Revises Its Independent Contractor Test…Again
On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) nixed its own Trump-era rule that revamped the test for […]
Paying Employees with Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies (i.e., Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, Cardano, etc.) have had a big year. The most popular cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – hit […]
Employees Returning from Military Leave: What Employers Need to Know
For many employers, leave requests are a common occurrence. Leave requests related to disabilities, pregnancy, illness, and time away to […]
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims
Fraudulent unemployment claims have been on the rise over the last year, which are likely due to the many COVID-19 […]
President Biden Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
On April 27, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order increasing the hourly minimum wage for those working on or […]
Employers: The New COBRA Subsidy is Here
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Among other provisions, the new […]
Recreational Marijuana: A New Reality for Virginia Employers
Virginia recently became the first state in the historic South to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. Under the new […]
Federal Contractors Beware the Union Neutrality Agreement
A union neutrality agreement is an agreement between an employer and a union that the employer will remain “neutral” during […]
Virginia Enacts a New Overtime Law
Historically, the Commonwealth of Virginia has followed the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it comes to overtime pay […]
Do You Need Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Your Remote Employees?
Let’s cut to the chase…yes, companies must provide workers’ compensation coverage for employees working remotely. From an insurance perspective, an […]
Voluntary FFCRA Leave Extended to Fall 2021
The recent $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Biden allows employers with fewer than 500 employees […]
