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NLRB Delays Start Date for New Joint Employer Rule
November 22, 2023 By R. Douglas Taylor, Jr. | Employment Law
On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a new rule, with an effective date of December 26, 2023, establishing the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB’s new rule significantly expands the definition of “joint employment” under the NLRA. A more detailed evaluation of the new joint employer rule is available here.
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On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) issued a long-awaited new rule addressing the standard for determining joint employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRB’s new rule significantly expands the definition of “joint employment” under the NLRA.
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Determining exactly what type of non-profit structure your entity has, and which exempt organizations may apply, is a critical first question for your organization. The mission, vision, and values are the beating heart of your nonprofit’s activities. Still, fiscal responsibilities play a pivotal role in the survival and success of your organization. In this fourth and final part of our series, we aim to shed light on the intricate world of nonprofit structures and the various IRS designations that apply to nonprofits.
Read More...Structuring, Growing, and Nurturing Your Nonprofit Board
Non-profit organizations are generally governed by a board of directors. The board retains the chief executive officer, sets the organization’s strategy, establishes the budget, and tries to develop resources to meet the missions and strategy of the organization. The board of directors plays a pivotal role in guiding and amplifying the organization’s efforts. The board makes the difference between an organization that merely exists and one that thrives and creates impactful change. In this, our third blog in the series, our focus shifts from the foundational elements of a nonprofit to the intricacies of board management.
Read More...The Risks of Reusing Employment Document Templates
As we navigate through 2023, the employment law landscape continues to shift and evolve, more so than many experts had anticipated. The dynamic regulatory framework has been particularly noteworthy, with federal government agencies actively weighing in and reshaping the contours of employment documentation.
Read More...The Basics of Nonprofit Governing Documents
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Read More...Flex Drivers are Amazon Employees, not Contractors, Says Virginia Appeals Court
In a case with significant consequences for gig economy workers and businesses in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled recently that Amazon Logistics, Inc. (Amazon) had misclassified Ronald Diggs, a Flex delivery driver, as an independent contractor, when, in fact, he was an Amazon employee. With the Court’s finding, Amazon now owes unemployment insurance taxes and penalties to the Commonwealth of Virginia not only for Diggs, but for all its similarly misclassified Flex delivery drivers.
Read More...“Parking Reimagined”: A Fresh Approach to Modernizing County Parking
In a practical move towards modern urban planning, Fairfax County’s Parking Reimagined project has taken a big step in reshaping the local parking landscape. Having received approval from the Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on September 26, 2023, the initiative targets modernizing off-street parking and loading requirements, ensuring they’re in sync with current and future needs.
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