On February 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted a proposed rule on joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to the White House for...
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-7 which allows employers to post required labor law notices via electronic means due to the COVID-19 pandemic in...
The IRS recently published IRS Notice 2020-54 which provides new reporting requirements for “qualified family leave” and “qualified sick leave” wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response...
In today’s largely remote work environment, companies face additional legal challenges in hiring and retaining top talent. Many hiring managers and supervisors have adjusted their application processes, with many conducting...
On January 20, 2021, President Joseph Biden was sworn into office, marking the start of the Biden administration. President Biden has wasted no time in implementing his agenda, signing 17...
Although the year 2020 was difficult and exhausting for most, 2021 brings some good news for Ohio employers. On January 12, 2021, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 352, otherwise...
This week, both Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced plans for the next phases of their states’ COVID-19 vaccine rollouts. Kentucky is currently in Phase 1A...
On September 22, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule, offering guidance on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed...
The $900 billion law was signed into law on December 27, 2020 and is a lengthy 5,500 pages. A quick summary of the major provisions affecting employers is as follows:...
Governor Beshear delivered an early Christmas present for Kentucky’s nonprofit companies and agencies. A press release was issued on December 18, 2020 confirming that reimbursing nonprofit employers will not have...
