Category Archives: Employment Law

FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Held Unenforceable

Update on FTC’s Rule on Non-Compete Agreements Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a rule that largely prohibited employers from requiring employees to sign non-compete agreements (the “Non-Compete Rule”). The rule was set to take effect on September 4, 2024. However, on August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the […]

Businesses face challenges with classifying employees correctly

Employee classifications are based on job duties and responsibilities. The classifications impact compensation, benefits and work hours; they are also used by employers to maintain compliance with labor laws. Ensuring compliance with DOL regulations is important for small business owners and the best way to navigate these challenges is to join a Professional Employer Organization […]

Overtime Pay Rule Changes for Employers

Navigate the DOL regulatory changes by joining a PEO.

How PEOs Help Small Businesses and Their Employees

• By providing payroll, benefits, and HR services and assisting with compliance issues under state and federal law, PEOs help small businesses to improve productivity and profitability, to focus on their core mission and to grow. • Businesses that use PEOs grow 7 to 9 percent faster, have employee turnover that is 10 to 14 […]

Indiana Congresswoman Addresses Congress about the importance of PEOs for small businesses

On April 17, 2023 Erin Houchin noted to the US congress that May 21 through May 27, 2023 was National PEO week. Here is the text of her address: COMMEMORATING NATIONAL PEO WEEK HON. ERIN HOUCHIN of Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives – Monday, April 17, 2023 Mrs. HOUCHIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise […]

Alabama Passes the Employers Adoption Promotion Act (APA)

As of July 1, 2022, Alabama’s Adoption Promotion Act (APA) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child. This also provides that additional family leave due to the adoption of an ill child or a […]

Covid Pandemic Effects on Workers Compensation Insurance costs for Employers

While the impact has yet to be fully understood, it can only be assumed that Workers’ Compensation Insurance carriers who are facing rising costs from lawsuits may be forced to pass those costs on to their customers in the form of higher work comp rates. Recently there have been a number of law firms advertising […]

California Locality Minimum Wage Rules

Alameda (CA) White-collar Exemption(The higher of federal, state or local must be paid to the employee) Follow state of California rates. Minimum Wage Rate (The higher of federal, state or local must be paid to the employee) $15.00/hr effective 7/1/2020: Minimum Cash Wage – Tipped(The higher of federal, state or local must be paid to […]

California Makes Retirement Plans Mandatory for Employers

The State of California is implementing a phased in mandatory retirement program to improve workers access to retirement savings tools. Employers with five or more employees in California must either offer a qualified employer-sponsored retirement plan or participate in the state’s Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program known as CalSavers, effective June 30, 2022. Qualified Employer-Sponsored […]