ERISA – Latest News &Trends
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is a federal law that governs the management of health insurance plans and other benefits in the…
Independent Contractor vs. Employee – What are the Rules?
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee is any individual doing work for an employer. The definition is seemingly simple to…
New York Proposes $15 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
A panel appointed by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has recommended that the minimum wage be raised for employees of fast-food chain restaurants throughout the…
DOL Announces new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Rules
Today the Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a proposed rule that would extend overtime protections to nearly 5 million white collar workers within…
New FMLA Forms Published by Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published the new model FMLA notices and medical certification forms, with an expiration date of May 31, 2018….
Deadline Approaching for Premium Reimbursement Plans
The Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services have restated their position that employer payment plans (also referred…
Final Rule Regarding FMLA and Same-Sex Marriage Takes Effect March 27, 2015
On February 25, 2015 a Final Rule was issued revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The…
Businesses Using Part-Time Workers To Meet PPACA Mandate
By hiring more part-time workers and cutting the hours of full-timers, many businesses in low-wage industries are trying to alleviate the impact of new…
Delay In FLSA Proposed Rule
Companies should begin to prepare their budgets now for a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) proposed rule that is currently expected in the first…