The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) decided this week to end its appeal of a preliminary injunction issued by a federal court in Texas. That injunction had stopped implementation of the increased salary basis test regulations...
The IRS has taken actions indicating that the employer mandate penalties under the Affordable Care Act are about to be enforced. Employers should expect to begin receiving letters from the IRS indicating penalties are due for...
Unfortunately, workplace injuries can occur anytime, even when employers take every possible precaution to prevent them. As most employers have experienced, implementing and enforcing safety rules and policies avoids workplace...
Unfortunately, workplace injuries can occur anytime, even when employers take every possible precaution to prevent them. As most employers have experienced, implementing and enforcing safety rules and policies avoids workplace...
Read MoreIndividuals responsible for 401(k) retirement or welfare plan decisions know that the plan document is the first place to look for guidance when deciding a difficult administration question, such as whether a participant is...
Read MoreOn January 25, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held that an employee’s notice of need for leave, regardless of whether the employee was ultimately entitled to the leave, was protected conduct under...
Read MoreAs the Supreme Court’s session was concluding, the Supreme Court issued Groff v. DeJoy, Postmaster General, No. 22-174 (June 29, 2023), an opinion that changes the employment landscape as it pertains to religious accommodations...
Read MoreFor some group health plan fiduciaries, there could be a storm brewing. Changes to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), buried within the 5,593 pages of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021...
Read MoreOn Tuesday, June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became law and requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations that are related to pregnancy, childbirth, or...
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