Posted on October 27, 2022October 27, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

Independent contractors would be subject to a ‘totality-of-the-circumstances’ test from the DOL

FLSA’s independent contractor regulations, along with many federal laws under the DOL’s enforcement purview, have been subject to numerous presidential administrations that differed in their approach to the law.

FLSA’s independent contractor regulations, along with many federal laws under the DOL’s enforcement purview, have been subject to numerous presidential administrations that differed in their approach to the law.

Posted on October 6, 2022October 26, 2022Categories COVID-19, Drug Testing, GovernmentTags ,

A new era in drug testing is upon employers in the wake of the pandemic

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

It is of particular interest to examine pre-employment drug screening for marijuana use, which is subject to ever-changing regulations at all levels of government.

Posted on September 27, 2022September 28, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

A warning to gig economy providers is issued by the FTC

Since the pandemic, gig work has grown significantly and now makes up a significant fraction of U.S. economic output; the FTC estimates that by 2023, gig work will generate $455 billion in sales.

Since the pandemic, gig work has grown significantly and now makes up a significant fraction of U.S. economic output; the FTC estimates that by 2023, gig work will generate $455 billion in sales.

Posted on July 14, 2022July 14, 2022Categories COVID-19, GovernmentTags ,

5th Circuit: COVID-19 not a natural disaster for purposes of WARN Act

The 5th Circuit’s ruling provides an important perspective for employers to consider in the context of mass layoffs that may have been related to the pandemic.

The 5th Circuit’s ruling provides an important perspective for employers to consider in the context of mass layoffs that may have been related to the pandemic.

Posted on April 26, 2022October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

Congressional proposed bills to simplify a highly regulated industry

Rigorous federal requirements ensure that background checks are accurate. Unfortunately, some federal, state, and local court systems have begun redacting a vital identifier: complete date of birth (DOB).

Rigorous federal requirements ensure that background checks are accurate. Unfortunately, some federal, state, and local court systems have begun redacting a vital identifier: complete date of birth (DOB).

Posted on June 9, 2021October 26, 2022Categories COVID-19, Government, HiringTags , ,

Is Your Company Prepared for the Post-Pandemic Hiring Spree?

As the pandemic goes away, a hiring spree is going to be in full effect in the upcoming months and companies need to be prepared to compete for applicants.

As the pandemic goes away, a hiring spree is going to be in full effect in the upcoming months and companies need to be prepared to compete for applicants.

Posted on November 9, 2020October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags ,

New York’s Efforts to Reform their Criminal Justice System

New York’s continuous efforts to reform their criminal justice system comes in the following FY 2020 Enacted Budget. With a lot of ideas being thrown around it is hard to keep straight. These changes listed below are expected to go into effect and impact our justice system completely.

New York’s continuous efforts to reform their criminal justice system comes in the following FY 2020 Enacted Budget. With a lot of ideas being thrown around it is hard to keep straight. These changes listed below are expected to go into effect and impact our justice system completely.

Posted on November 27, 2013October 26, 2022Categories GovernmentTags

EEOC sues over criminal background checks

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Tuesday against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina over their use of criminal background checks to screen out job applicants or fire employees.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Tuesday against discount retailer Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant in South Carolina over their use of criminal background checks to screen out job applicants or fire employees.