On May 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) nixed its own Trump-era rule that revamped the test for […]
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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 […]
DOL Clarifies Independent Contractor Status
A Final Rule was recently issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division clarifying the status between […]
Some Bias Training Still Permissible Under Trump’s Executive Order
President Trump issued Executive Order 13950 (EO) on September 22nd on “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” The EO prohibits covered […]
Proposed Department of Labor Rule May Make It Easier to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors
On 9/22/2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a rule that may make it easier for workers to be […]
New York Federal Court Strikes Down DOL’s Recent Joint Employer Revisions
On September 8th, a New York federal district court struck major portions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recent […]
New York Federal Court Invalidates 4 portions of FFCRA
On August 3, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of NY(SDNY) invalidated four key portions of the […]
DOL Issues FAQ’s and Answers About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks and Respirators in the Workplace
On June 10th, the DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a series of frequently asked questions and answers […]
HHS Issues New Rules Extending Key Deadlines
Per a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) memorandum released May 14, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL), in coordination with […]
Virginia Enacts Several New Employment Laws
While COVID-19 has been garnering the headlines, Virginia has quietly enacted several new employment-related laws that will redefine employees’ rights […]
CARES Act Signed into Law: Key Components for Businesses and Employees
Late on March 26th, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and the House passed […]
Updates to Paid Sick Time Under FFCRA
The U.S. Department of Labor released updated guidance regarding situations in which an employee may utilize the Paid Sick time […]