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Potential Shifts in Employee Benefits: A Guide for Employers Under Trump
by Suzanne G. Odom & Melissa Ostrower, Jackson Lewis attorneys at law As we prepare for another change in Administration in the White House, it is crucial for employers and plan sponsors to stay informed and prepared. While much of what lies ahead is speculative,...
Potential Shifts in Employee Benefits: A Guide for Employers Under Trump
by Suzanne G. Odom & Melissa Ostrower, Jackson Lewis attorneys at law As we prepare for another change in Administration in the White House, it is crucial for employers and plan sponsors to stay informed and prepared. While much of what lies ahead is speculative,...
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The Most Common Business Structures for Small Businesses
The business structure your company uses will determine how you pay taxes and your day-to-day operations. It can also impact liability, ownership, and distribution payments. By learning more about different types of business structures, you can make sure that your...
Record Keeping and OSHA Requirements: Understanding the Basics
When it comes to workplace safety, record-keeping plays a crucial role. It helps employers keep track of work-related injuries and illnesses and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Learn more about how...
Next Steps for Employer I-9 Compliance as Temporary Flexibility Ending July 31, 2023
By Amy L. Peck & Michael H. Neifach with Jackson Lewis P.C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9 employment eligibility verification physical document examination...
Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek for Employers
Imagine receiving 429 applications for one job opening, even though you require 14-hour shifts. Imagine increased productivity from your team while reducing turnover. This is exactly what happened to Justin Lindsey, owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall in Florida....
Forensic Review During Investigations: Have You Considered The NLRA?
By Philip B. Rosen & Taylor M. Kosakoff with Jackson Lewis P.C. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is pressing for stricter enforcement against the use of workplace technologies to monitor employees. As a result, employers should consider the National...
Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth It for Small Businesses?
99% of Fortune 500 companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), according to JobScan. But is an ATS worth it for your small or midsize business? Applicant tracking systems are designed to help employers manage their recruitment process, from posting job ads...
Summer’s Almost Here — What California Employers Should Know When Hiring Minors
By Erika M. Barbara with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the temperatures rise, many employers, including those in the retail industry, may be fielding applications from minors looking for summer work. Before hiring applicants under the age of 18, it’s...
Reduce Stress in the Workplace: 10 Tactics
Your all-star employee, Maria, has her shoulders slumped, eyes glassy, staring into her computer screen. Her manager has just given her an impossible deadline for a project she doesn’t have the resources or time to complete. Her email notifications constantly ding...
HR Compliance Update | April 21, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESExempt Salary Threshold: As May approaches, we are continuing to hear about proposed changes to the exempt salary threshold, but for now there is little measurable progress to report. While the “Restoring Overtime Pay Act” was recently...
NLRB GC Guidance on NLRB Decision Invalidating Confidentiality, Non-Disparagement Provisions in Severance Agreements
By Kevin M. Sibbernsen with Jackson Lewis P.C. On March 22, 2023, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) General Counsel Jennifer A. Abruzzo issued a memorandum to all NLRB Field Offices on the implications of the Board’s February 21, 2023,...
Websites: A Growing Compliance Concern – CCPA, HIPAA, Accessibility, State Laws
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti with Jackson Lewis P.C. Websites play a vital role for organizations. They facilitate communication with consumers, constituents, patients, employees, donors, and the general public. They project an organization’s image and promote...
As the U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Employers Ask Now What?
By Katharine C. Weber, Jenifer M. Bologna, Patricia Anderson Pryor, Tania J. Mistretta, Joseph J. Lynett, Richard I. Greenberg & Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023, one week after the...
Understanding Penalties and Consequences for Workplace Safety Violations
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, and failure to comply with regulations can result in severe penalties and consequences. While some industries, such as construction and hazardous material handling, are well-versed in safety protocols,...
HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESFederal Contractors: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on April 25 that the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form has been revised. Federal contractors must comply by using the revised form no...
Manufacturing Employers Continue Smart Hiring, With a New Twist
By Susan M. Corcoran with Jackson Lewis P.C. Today’s manufacturers must be creative, yet transparent, in attempting to attract entry level and semi-skilled applicants to positions in good work environments with competitive pay and benefits (despite out-of-date...
Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington
By Jonathan M. Minear & Michael A. Griffin with Jackson Lewis P.C. New laws in Seattle and Washington State allow certain gig workers greater access to traditional employee benefits. Seattle Paid Sick and Safe LeaveSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell...
It’s Small Business Week 2023! 6 Ways to Promote Your Small Business
This year National Small Business Week (NSBW) takes place from April 30th to May 6th. According to America’s Small Business Development Center, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs...
Labor Trends in Restaurant Industry: How QSRs and Gen Z are Impacting Employee Activism
By Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg and Lorien E. Schoenstedt with Jackson Lewis P.C. As restaurants emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in the industry continue to face new challenges with organizing activity on the rise and new generations leading the...
ACA Penalties Going Up in 2023
Ensuring your business remains in compliance with federal laws and regulations is more important now than ever before. Especially since the IRS increased ACA (Affordable Care Act) penalties for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. Also, the extension to the...
April is Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Conflict in the workplace can be difficult to avoid. Some would even say it’s inevitable. According to a survey conducted by the Harvard Business Review, 89% of workers report having to deal with some degree of conflict in the workplace. It’s not realistic to...
HR Compliance Update | April 7, 2023
HR regulations and requirements are constantly changing. Here’s a summary of the latest Federal and state updates that may impact businesses in your jurisdiction. FEDERAL UPDATES FMLA Intermittent Leave: A Department of Labor opinion letter recently addressed whether...
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