Oct 2, 2024 | Employment Law
The rise of remote work has fundamentally reshaped the modern workplace, offering unprecedented flexibility and access to talent across geographic boundaries. However, this shift introduces new challenges for employers, particularly when it comes to terminating remote...
Sep 16, 2024 | Employment Law
The recent news about the formation of a massive education union in Fairfax County, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., driven by the merger of several large labor groups, marks a significant moment for the state. This newly united labor front, which consists of more...
Sep 12, 2024 | Employment Law
As small business employers and benefits managers, staying compliant with employment laws is a key part of your success. One area that deserves special attention is health insurance continuation coverage, specifically the mini-COBRA laws. While most of us are familiar...
Aug 7, 2024 | Employment Law
Important update on the status of the FTC’s Rule banning non-competes: On August 20, 2024, in the case of Ryan, LLC, et al. v. Federal Trade Commission, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, determined that the Federal Trade Commission...
Jul 25, 2024 | Employment Law
In today’s evolving workplace landscape, pay transparency has emerged as a critical topic for employers and employees alike. But what exactly is pay transparency, and why does it matter? Pay transparency involves the open sharing of information about...
Jul 17, 2024 | Employment Law
On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) gave notice of proposed rulemaking titled “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.” The proposed rules would for the first time set federal heat standards...