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Corporate Transparency Act BOI Reporting Reinstated

December 24, 2024 - On 12/23/24, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a stay of the preliminary injunction that a federal district court in Texas issued on 12/3/24 enjoining the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This means that the CTA’s Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements are once again in effect. However, the filing deadlines have […]

Preparing for Separation and Divorce

December 23, 2024 - Preparing for Separation and Divorce Are you considering making a fundamental change — a divorce or legal separation — in your primary relationship? Or is a divorce or separation being propelled by your spouse, or becoming necessary because of circumstances beyond your control? No matter how you answer those questions, making these changes in your […]

Personal Protection Equipment in Construction

December 20, 2024 - Personal Protection Equipment in Construction OSHA’s new rule becomes effective on January 13, 2025 The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the finalization of revisions to the rule governing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the construction industry. The final rule, published in the Federal Register on December 12, […]

ICE Storms on the Horizon

December 18, 2024 - ICE Storms on the Horizon Employers need to prepare for heightened immigration law enforcement actions While many of us are making predictions about the manner and degree of change that the incoming Trump administration represents, one change seems inevitable: In the months ahead, employers can anticipate a significant increase in the number of worksite investigations […]

The DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down Nationwide

December 6, 2024 - The DOL’s Overtime Rule Struck Down Nationwide A federal judge has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final “white collar” overtime exemption rule published last spring. The ruling, announced on November 15 by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, means that employers nationwide do not have to comply with the […]

Empowering Inclusive AI in Recruitment: Understanding the New DOL Guidelines

November 22, 2024 - DOL Publishes the “AI and Inclusive Hiring Framework”Guidelines A resource for employers who deploy AI recruitment and hiring technology One of the fundamental and common concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) is the potential for bias introduced by AI algorithms and underlying data. The federal government is particularly worried about introducing such bias in the recruitment […]

NLRB Targets Noncompete and Stay-or-Pay Provisions: What Employers Need to Know

November 15, 2024 - The NLRB’s Campaign Against Noncompete Agreements and Related Restrictions The General Counsel also wants to crack down on “stay-or-pay” provisions Jennifer Abruzzo, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), is significantly impacting the regulatory landscape with a new memorandum. This document declares that “stay-or-pay” provisions in employment contracts are unlawful. These […]

Human Exploitation in Global Supply Chains

November 6, 2024 - Human Exploitation and the Global Supply Chain Are your suppliers shipping you materials produced by forced or child labor? The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently published an updated version of its List of Goods Produced by Child Labor or Forced Labor. The 2024 report highlights 204 goods from 82 countries identified as “likely […]

New OSHA Guidelines for Meat Processing Facilities: What You Need to Know

November 5, 2024 - Slaughterhouse Rules OSHA publishes new inspection guidance for meat processing facilities On October 15, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released expanded guidance for its regional offices to use when inspecting animal slaughtering and meat processing facilities. The expanded guidance applies to all animal slaughtering and processing establishments — North American Industry Classification […]

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Child Labor Regulations in the U.S.

November 4, 2024 - Child Labor Regulations are Changing Some states are relaxing restrictions, while others tighten them up For the past few years, child labor regulation has been one of the top issues in state legislatures nationwide. Some states are relaxing restrictions, while others are refining and “modernizing” outdated regulations. Since 2021, 28 states have introduced bills to […]

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