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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 […]
OFCCP Announces Increase to Veteran Hiring Benchmark
The OFCCP announced that effective March 31, 2021 the national annual veteran hiring benchmark will increase to 5.6% The Vietnam […]
Wage Garnishments: A Basic Primer for Employers
Wage garnishments are not a new phenomenon; they have been around in one form or another for decades. Yet surprisingly, […]
American Rescue Plan (ARP) 2021 COBRA Premiums
On March 12th, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law by President Biden. The $1.9 trillion stimulus […]
Employee Benefits Buried in the Final Trump-Era Spending Bill
The Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021, passed on December 27, 2020, is a $2.3 trillion spending bill that combines $900 billion […]
New Development: OFCCP Revises its FY2020 CSAL List
Federal contractors just got a bit of good news. On March 2nd, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) […]
Top Developments for Employers Thus Far in 2021
The HR and employment law landscape will undoubtedly change under the new Democratic Biden administration. However, the swiftness with which […]
What is a PEO?
A PEO (Professional Employer Organization) is a company that provides to other businesses an outsourced solution for HR, payroll, benefits, […]
