Sep 10, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES Tip credits: A Texas federal appeals court just blocked the DOL’s 2021 80/20 (aka 80/20/30 or 80/20 plus 30) regulation related to tip credits. The rule disallowed tip credits for (i) time spent performing directly supporting work (i.e. rolling...
Aug 29, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide. A federal judge in Texas issued a strongly-worded final opinion blocking (nationwide) the FTC’s expansive ban on nearly all noncompete agreements. Employers preparing to send notices to current and former...
Aug 28, 2024 | Company Culture, Compliance, Employee management, Employee Onboarding, Hiring, HR Management, HR Services, Human Resources
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Aug 23, 2024 | Compliance, Uncategorized
By Michael H. Neifach, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law The USCIS, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a federal agency that oversees the lawful immigration process in the United States. It’s part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is...
Aug 19, 2024 | Compliance, Human Resources
Update as of November 15, 2024: FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide. Read More When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many potential missteps that small businesses can make. Unlike some laws, the FLSA doesn’t generally have...
Aug 16, 2024 | Compliance
HR investigations are a systematic way to determine the facts underlying a workplace complaint. For small businesses, HR investigations help create a fair, safe workplace. Because you don’t want a specific situation or complaint influencing how you conduct your...
