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Jordan Heck
A potential shift in labor regulations is on the horizon, as the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed an increase to the minimum salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to the overtime requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This proposal, currently in its 60-day notice period, could have significant implications for employers and employees...
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On Friday, July 9, 2021, President Biden signed a sweeping Executive Order to promote competition across the US economy. The Executive Order urges more than a dozen federal agencies to crack down on competition problems across a variety of industries. What Employers Should Know First, it must be noted that the Executive Order includes only...
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The standard has long been in Indiana for schools to issue work permits for students who are under the age of 18. However, starting on July 1, 2021, this will no longer be the case. Instead, businesses who employ five or more minor employees will now be responsible for tracking and reporting information regarding their...
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The automatic stay, which comes into effect upon the debtor’s bankruptcy filing without the need for any court order, gives debtors a break by immediately halting all collection efforts and foreclosure actions. The automatic stay has been and continues to be one of the fundamental debtor protections provided by bankruptcy law. However, numerous questions remain...
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With COVID-19 vaccines on the horizon, it is imperative for employers to create an effective and lawful vaccine program for its employees. On December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its guidance on the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees related to COVID-19 vaccination, including when employers may require employees to...
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All Indiana businesses that are reopening or continuing operations are required to have a safety plan in place by Monday, May 11, that implements measures and institutes safeguards to ensure a safe environment for their employees, customers, clients, and members. See what's required and what's recommended here.
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Legal and practical issues to consider when managing employees who are working from home amid COVID-19 and otherwise.
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Under the CARES Act, eligibility for unemployment benefits has been extended to up to 39 weeks, and an additional $600 has been added to an employee’s weekly benefit through July 31, 2020. Article details how this works.
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IRS guidance to employers about the documentation employers need to collect from employees requesting COVID-19-related paid leave, as well as documents employers should maintain for tax credit purposes.
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Summary of the additional guidance for employees and employers published by the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division on March 28, 2020, about the FFCRA, which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (PSLA) and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (FMLA).
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