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10 Things to Remember About the FMLA
While there are different rules in each state, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to every business that operates in the United States. Even if you don’t think this law applies to you, it’s important to learn about FMLA notification requirements and...
10 Things to Remember About the FMLA
While there are different rules in each state, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to every business that operates in the United States. Even if you don’t think this law applies to you, it’s important to learn about FMLA notification requirements and...
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DHS: Automatic Extension of Work Authorization for Certain Renewal Applicants
by Amy L. Peck, Jackson Lewis Law Firm Good news for those applying for or with pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals. The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily reinstituting its 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for...
What Employers Need to Know About Monkeypox
By Katharine C. Weber with Jackson Lewis P.C., Melanie L. Paul with Jackson Lewis P.C., Patricia Anderson Pryor with Jackson Lewis P.C., Jenifer M. Bologna with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Tania J. Mistretta with Jackson Lewis P.C. Monkeypox (MPV) is...
What Tesla, FOX News, McDonald’s, and Google All Have in Common
Did you know that 99% of the entire Fortune 500 have made payments to plaintiffs in at least one employment discrimination or harassment lawsuit since 2000? Learn more about Asure’s affordable sexual harassment training program. Sexual harassment is unfortunately...
White House Nominates Acting DOL Wage & Hour Administrator to Lead Division
By Jeffrey W. Brecher with Jackson Lewis P.C. & Justin R. Barnes with Jackson Lewis P.C. Four months after its controversial nominee, David Weil, withdrew his name from contention as Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department...
Hiring Interns: Everything to Know to Stay Compliant
An internship program can be a great addition to your workforce strategy. Training interns is a fantastic service to your industry and provides a valuable source of future recruits for your full-time staff. However, there are compliance issues to consider. In...
White House Pushes OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Initiative
By Courtney M. Malveaux with Jackson Lewis P.C., Paige T. Bennett with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Kristina T. Brooks with Jackson Lewis P.C. As thermometers hit their peak, the White House is touting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA)...
9 Ways Employers Can Help Employees Cope With Inflation
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of June 2022 the inflation rate in the US was 9.1%. This was the largest annual increase in inflation since 1981 and the second year in a row for higher-than-average inflation (7% in 2021). If you’d like...
EEOC Updates Its COVID-19 Guidance to Reflect Current State of COVID-19 in the U.S.
By Patricia Anderson Pryor with Jackson Lewis P.C., Jenifer M. Bologna with Jackson Lewis P.C., Katharine C. Weber with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Tara K. Burke with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the pandemic continues to evolve, so does the Equal Employment...
With Inflation Running Hot, Can Employers Hold Down Healthcare Costs?
The current rate of inflation in the US is the worst it has been in over 40 years. Inflation is putting the pinch on pocketbooks everywhere—reflected in rising costs for fuel, food, housing, durable goods, and, most recently, services. Businesses are struggling to...
Self-Insured Health Plans: August 1st PCORI Fee Due Date is Rapidly Approaching
By Stephanie O. Zorn, Principal (314-827-3970) with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) is an independent nonprofit research organization that funds comparative clinical research, among other things. PCORI is funded...
12 Best Practices for Managing Multi-State Payroll Taxes
Mobile workers have become an important and growing part of the modern workforce. Cloud computing and ubiquitous high-speed internet have enabled many industries to support remote workers. Businesses offering either fully remote or hybrid work flexibility have...
Finding Diverse Talent in the Manufacturing Industry Revisited: A Skillful Scavenger Hunt
By Susan M. Corcoran, Principal (914-872-6871) with Jackson Lewis P.C. Even as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports showed an increase in hiring in the manufacturing industry over the last year, filling certain positions remain a challenge,...
Remote Workforces Have Created an Expansion of Tax Nexus
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the percentage of U.S. companies that allowed remote work was climbing steadily. During the pandemic, most companies that could enable remote workers did so for health and safety reasons. Now, companies are figuring out the right...
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe and Casey: What This Decision Means for Employers
By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Principal (513-322-5035) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Joy M. Napier-Joyce, Principal (410-415-2028) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Melissa Ostrower, Principal (212-545-4000) with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Tasos C. Paindiris, Principal (407-246-8440)...
10 Costly ACA Mistakes Businesses Should Avoid
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been the law of the land for more than a decade and has survived legal challenges from the Supreme Court as recently as last year. The aim of this law was to help lower the cost of quality healthcare for Americans through a...
Congress Releases Draft of Federal Privacy Law with Potential Traction to Pass
By Jason C. Gavejian, Principal (908-795-5139) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Principal (908-795-5205) with Jackson Lewis P.C., Cecilie E. Read, KM Attorney (213-689-0404) with Jackson Lewis P.C. The federal government has been trying to...
Supporting Many Types of Diversity in the Workplace
Forward-thinking organizations committed to positive change are taking action-oriented steps toward better diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Over the last few years, increased awareness of individuals from marginalized backgrounds facing social...
Group Health Plan Considerations in the Face of (Potentially) Changing Abortion Laws
By Joy M. Napier (410-415-2000) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Natalie M. Nathanson, Principal (305-577-7600) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Melissa Ostrower, Principal (212-545-4000) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Kellie M. Thomas, Principal (410-415-2000) with Jackson Lewis...
What Employers Need to Know to Avoid Legal Issues with Seasonal Employees
Does your organization need seasonal help to support business operations during specific times of the year? There are many types of businesses that need temporary or seasonal help to meet industry demands or increased traffic. Businesses might hire seasonal employees...
DOL Announces Plan to Issue New Independent Contractor Final Rule
By Jeffrey W. Brecher, Principal (631-247-4652) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Justin R. Barnes, Principal (404-586-1809) with Jackson Lewis P.C.; Adam L. Lounsbury, Principal (804-212-2863) with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced...
Top 5 HR Pain Points Solved By Outsourcing
No one opens a restaurant or a hair salon or a bakery with dreams of keeping up with government regulations. You want to focus on your passion. You want to focus on your customers. Everything else is a distraction. Yet these “distractions” can bring...
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