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Federal Contractors Should Prepare for 2025 Minimum Wage Hike as Legal Challenges Unfold
By Justin R. Barnes & Laura A. Mitchell, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law Federal contractors may need to be prepared to increase pay for employees working on, or in connection with, covered federal government contracts. The hourly minimum wage for employees...
Federal Contractors Should Prepare for 2025 Minimum Wage Hike as Legal Challenges Unfold
By Justin R. Barnes & Laura A. Mitchell, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law Federal contractors may need to be prepared to increase pay for employees working on, or in connection with, covered federal government contracts. The hourly minimum wage for employees...
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What Is Employer Branding?
Today, 86% of HR professionals report that recruiting employees is becoming more like marketing. The same number of workers say they research a business before they consider turning in their application. In today’s job market, companies can’t just post a generic job...
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Broad Ban on Use of Non-Compete Agreements
By Clifford R. Atlas with Jackson Lewis P.C., Erik J. Winton with Jackson Lewis P.C., Daniel J. Doron with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Daniel F. Thornton with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that, if made final,...
How to Create a Professional Development Plan for Employees in 7 Steps
Even predictions of a shaky economy can’t halt the great resignation, considering over 46.6 million American workers quit in 2022. With 32% of employees citing a lack of growth opportunities for resigning, learning and development are essential to employee...
Complying With New Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
By Joseph J. Lynett with Jackson Lewis P.C., Katharine C. Weber with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Catherine A. Cano with Jackson Lewis P.C. The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP...
Pros and Cons of Having a Probationary Period for Employees
Looking for new talent? Or maybe you’re looking for ways to retain new talent? Have you considered implementing a probationary period? Not only does a probationary period give employers an idea if a new hire is a good fit for their company, but it also gives new...
How Companies Can Best Benefit from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
By Michael R. Hatcher with Jackson Lewis P.C., Weldon H. Latham with Jackson Lewis P.C and Felicia K. Marsh with Jackson Lewis P.C Two oft-asked questions by companies seeking to enhance their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and...
10 Ways Time and Attendance Systems Help Businesses
The outdated method of manually collecting employee data makes businesses vulnerable to errors, costing them time, money, and effort better spent elsewhere. It also creates opportunities for time theft, which, according to The American Payroll Association...
Beyond Backpay: Labor Board Adds Extra Compensation to Employees in ‘Make-Whole’ Awards
By Jonathan J. Spitz with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard F. Vitarelli with Jackson Lewis P.C., Daniel D. Schudroff with Jackson Lewis P.C. and David I. Solomon with Jackson Lewis P.C. In a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has...
5 Game-Changing Resolutions for Small Businesses
A new year, a new start. But what if 2023 brings the same economic headwinds? High inflation, supply chain issues, and a war for talent all impact small businesses. With an expectation of near-zero growth in 2023, it would be prudent for entrepreneurs to prepare...
Appellate Court Addresses How Much Information Employee Must Submit to Support an Accommodation Request
By Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C., David S. Mohl with Jackson Lewis P.C., & Brandon U. Campbell with Jackson Lewis P.C. One of the many difficult issues employers face under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is determining what...
How to Change Payroll Providers (And When to Consider it)
Are you frustrated with your current payroll provider? Maybe your workers’ paychecks were late again. Or compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and payroll tax legislation has been a headache?Whatever the reason, if your payroll provider no longer...
Biden Signs Speak Out Act, Barring Predispute NDAs, Non-disparagement Clauses for Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims
By Clifford R. Atlas with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard I. Greenberg with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Samia M. Kirmani with Jackson Lewis P.C. “I just signed the Speak Out Act, a bill that’ll enable survivors to speak out about workplace assault and...
How to Prevent Employee Burnout – 7 Ways to Retain Your Best Employees
Employee burnout is at an all-time high, and companies are feeling it everywhere. In fact, according to the American Psychology Association’s 2021 Work and Well-being Survey of over 1,500 workers, “79% reported feeling some level of workplace stress and...
Top 4 Myths About ERTC
Since the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced in 2020 as part of the CARES Act there have been many updates and expansions. Luckily for business owners, these updates have made the ERTC more accessible to businesses that are struggling to get back on...
‘Tis the Season… to Consider ESG Investments in Your 401(k) Plan
By Kellie M. Thomas with Jackson Lewis P.C. We recently summarized the regulatory back and forth of the past few years relating to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) factors and their impact on ERISA retirement plans and the...
5 Ways to Use Healthcare Benefits to Win the War for Talent
With 10.7 million job openings in the US as of September 2022, employers are understandably looking for an edge when it comes to acquiring new talent. Filling open positions is more challenging now than ever, so it’s essential to stand out from the crowd. To find out...
Labor Board Proposes Return to Pre-Trump Board Election Procedures
By Jonathan J. Spitz with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard F. Vitarelli with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Christopher M. Repole with Jackson Lewis P.C. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed rescinding portions of its 2020 union representation...
ERC Documents Needed | Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) or ERC (Employee Retention Credit) was part of the Coronavirus Aid and Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This was introduced to help businesses keep their employees on payroll during the COVID-19...
Employers Should Note Post-Midterms State Law Changes
By Richard I. Greenberg with Jackson Lewis P.C., Susan E. Groff with Jackson Lewis P.C., Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Kathryn J. Russo with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the final tally of ballots comes in for many electoral races across the country,...
Beware of ERC Fraud – How to Safely Apply
Have you filed for ERC (Employee Retention Credit)? You might be wondering if your business qualifies, and with panic-inducing ERC fraud headlines circulating, you may be hesitant to apply. That’s understandable.In a report released earlier this year, the Treasury...
Rejecting Reverse Racial Discrimination Claim, Seventh Circuit Reminds Employers of Best Practices
By Brian L. McDermott with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Megan A. Van Pelt with Jackson Lewis P.C. In a case brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
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