Category: Business Law & Regulations

March 15, 2023

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) created the right to a minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA also provides exemptions to overtime pay requirements for certain employees. Under the “bona fide executive” exemption, “highly compensated employees” are […]

March 15, 2023

On March 15, 2023, the Iowa House voted 97-0 to pass SF 262. The bill previously passed the Senate by a vote of 47-0. The bill was procedurally messaged back to the Senate. Pending any remaining procedural hurdles and the […]

March 14, 2023

Processing payroll in Hawaii requires you to register for an Employee Identification Number (EIN) with the IRS. You’ll need to register with the Hawaii Department of Taxation and Department of Labor & Industrial Relations for withholding and unemployment accounts. While […]

March 14, 2023

On September 25th, 2022, California passed a new law—the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA). It goes into effect on July 1st, 2024, but compliance may feel challenging for many. Inspired by the UK Age-Appropriate Design Code, the CAADCA regulates […]

March 13, 2023

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act, expected to be signed soon by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, would require nearly all covered Illinois employers to provide employees paid leave to be used for any purpose. Illinois would be just the […]

March 10, 2023

On February 9, 2023 the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor (WHD) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) providing guidance to WHD field staff regarding proper compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and […]

March 10, 2023

Pay equity and transparency have become hot topics across the country as states and the federal government seek to ensure pay equity for employees, regardless of protected class. Federal anti-discrimination laws like the Equal Pay Act and Title VII provide […]

March 10, 2023

The CFPB and the National Labor Relations Board have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in order to more effectively address areas of concern to both agencies, including employer surveillance and employer-driven debt. The MOU creates a framework for the […]

March 9, 2023

A retail marketing calendar is an annual calendar that includes all major events, holidays, and seasons that businesses plan to market around for the year. Retailers use marketing calendars to help plan for key marketing initiatives and create timelines to […]

March 9, 2023

In advance of the September 17 effective date of New York’s impending pay transparency law, state lawmakers just amended the law in ways that both expand and contract the obligations imposed on employers, particularly with respect to jobs performed outside […]

March 8, 2023

1.The National Labor Relations Board reinstated its previous standard for restricting employee severance agreements. McLaren Macomb, 372 NLRB No. 58 (2023). The Board’s ruling applies to all severance agreements for employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and […]

March 8, 2023

Law firms are one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, making strong cybersecurity a critical concern for these organizations. With confidential client information, sensitive legal documents, and valuable financial data at risk, it’s essential for law firms to understand […]

March 7, 2023

It’s no secret that ChatGPT has taken over the world by storm, and its popularity continues to soar. The chatbot is in the news for its scarily accurate answers and hilarious results that will end you in fits. Like everything […]

March 6, 2023

The Washington, D.C. Council (the Council) has yet again taken action to delay enforcement of Initiative 82, the District’s new law to eliminate the use of the “tip credit” for certain service industry employees by July 1, 2027. As we […]

March 6, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has started transforming every aspect of our professional and personal lives. The marketing industry is not immune to this digital transformation, with leading brands starting to embrace the opportunities the technology brings. Gaining a better understanding of […]

March 6, 2023

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — […]

March 3, 2023

As a marketer, creating new content consistently can be a daunting, time-consuming task. The pressure to produce fresh and unique content for social media, blog posts, thought leadership and other marketing channels often causes those things to end up being […]

March 3, 2023

The board of the California Privacy Protection Agency recently held a public meeting focused on the anticipated regulations interpreting the California Consumer Privacy Act, as now amended by the California Privacy Rights Act. The agency unanimously approved submission of the […]

March 2, 2023

The Minnesota Supreme Court recently issued its first significant decision interpreting the state’s employment discrimination law, the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), in three years. In a ruling that will likely be hailed as a victory by employees and employers […]

March 2, 2023

As marijuana gains increasing acceptance in the U.S., it’s important for users to keep in mind that they can still be fired for pot use — even if it’s legal pot. If you are in an impaired condition that can […]