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In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule announcing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are typically signed at the beginning of a business relationship, such as when a new employee is hired. The...
In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to curb illicit finance activities, such as money laundering, tax evasion and other illegal activities. The federal agency charged with enforcing the CTA is the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Who’s...
It’s good practice to periodically revisit recordkeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Every employer covered by the FLSA must keep certain payroll records for each covered, nonexempt worker. It’s in an employer’s best interest to keep as...
With a new election season coming, employers should be aware of their obligations in terms of providing time off to vote. Employees can now legally request time off for advance voting, as well as on election day. On July 1,...
After announcing that it would end its temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 verification requirements, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adjusted its stance again. In May 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers would have until...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a new law effective June 27, 2023, gives pregnant workers extra protections if they require accommodations to carry out their work duties. It’s important to note that existing laws have protected the rights of...
In July, a federal court refused to block the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s “80/20 rule,” which applies to employers taking the tip credit toward their federal minimum wage obligations. The DOL rule is intended to limit the amount of...
In August, we discussed tougher new standards in Georgia for classifying a worker as an independent contractor. The law intends to prevent companies from categorizing someone as a contractor when they’re really an employee who should receive the protections of...
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the IRS requires all employers and qualified health plan providers to report information about their offers of health coverage and health coverage enrollment using tax Forms 1095. What is the Difference Between Forms 1095-A,...
Non-compete agreements are typically signed at the beginning of a business relationship, such as when a new employee is hired. If the employee leaves the job, the agreement usually stipulates a time period that he or she may not engage...