On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers newly eligible for overtime pay. The new rule will take effect on January 1, 2020. The final rule updates the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt executive, administrative...
Read MoreRead MoreOn July 17, 2019, Senate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was passed by the legislature and will be sent to the Governor for signature. Assuming it is signed (which is expected) it will...
Read MoreRead MoreSenate Bill 57, a bill decriminalizing industrial hemp cultivation and permitting possession of CBD oil derived from hemp was unanimously passed by the Senate on March 28 and moves now to the House for consideration. Hemp and marijuana are related, but actually two different plants. Hemp...
Read MoreRead MoreOn January 25, 2019, in SuperShuttle DFW, Inc., 367 NLRB No. 75 (2019) (“SuperShuttle”), the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) affirmed the common law test for determining whether workers are independent contractors under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”). Section 2(3) of the NLRA excludes...
Read MoreRead MoreIf you are an employer with at least 100 employees, or a federal contractor with at least 50 employees, you are likely aware that you are required to submit an annual Employer Information Report known as the “EEO-1.” Due to the partial government shutdown which...
Read MoreRead MoreOn December 14, in Texas v. United States, a District Court judge in the Northern District of Texas held that the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) violates the United States Constitution. Where does this leave employers who have over 50 employees and are providing health coverage...
Read MoreRead MoreOn October 11, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) released an updated Memorandum to clarify its position on whether employee drug screening and safety incentive programs are permissible. In May 2016, OSHA published a final rule that prohibited employers from retaliating against their...
Read MoreRead MoreMedical marijuana is now legal in Ohio. The BWC has released the attached fact sheet for guidance on how it may impact your business. Employers should consider implementing a Drug Free Work Place(“DFWP”) policy or updating their current policies to reflect this change and to...
Read MoreRead MoreThe Office of the General Counsel (“GC”) for the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has issued new Guidance to its Regional Directors and Offices regarding employee handbook policies in response to an NLRB ruling in December, The Boeing Company, 365 NLRB No. 154. The new...
Read MoreRead MoreBy Kristina E. Curry On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld employment arbitration agreements which prohibit employee class and collective actions. Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis No. 16-285, involved three consolidated cases where former employees attempted to make claims under the Fair Labor Standards...
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