The Bottom Line The Notice provides important guidance and relief for group health plan sponsors and plan participants in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.The regulators have hit the pause button on many of the employee benefit plan timeframes during the period of the COVID-crisis.Since the guidance Continue Reading
New Jersey Expands Sick Leave, Family Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits
The Bottom Line New Jersey’s Governor recently signed into law a series of bills expanding New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law (NJ ESL), Family Leave Act (NJ FLA) and Temporary Disability Benefits Law (NJ TDB) in order to provide additional benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19 and other Continue Reading
COVID-19: As Cases Continue to Spread, Will Court Cases Begin to Spread?
The Bottom Line When the calendar turned from 2019 to 2020 a mere four months ago, few could have imagined that a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak would soon disrupt societies across the globe and upend the lives of millions of people. While the coronavirus continues to spread across Continue Reading
U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Rule to Determine Joint Employer Status
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule governing joint employer liability for wage and hour violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) goes into effect on March 16, 2020. The rule is intended to clarify the circumstances under which more than one entity may be Continue Reading
DOL Confirms Federal Salary Level for Overtime-Exempt Employees
The Bottom Line Before January 1, 2020, employers should evaluate the impact of the 2019 Final Rule by identifying exempt administrative, executive and professional employees who earn less than $35,568 per year, as well as employees who earn less than $107,432 per year and are categorized as Continue Reading
Employee Relations Law Journal | DOL Expands Access to Association Health Plans
New York State Imposes New Legal Requirements for Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention
The Bottom Line New York State's budget legislation, expected to be signed into law shortly, contains several measures related to workplace sexual harassment that will impact nearly every employer in New York. To prepare for these changes, New York companies are advised to consult with counsel to Continue Reading
2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo | 50 Legal Tips in 50 Minute, Bonus LAW Roundtable 1 and 9th Annual Cornell University Executive Summit
Gregg A. Gilman, Davis+Gilbert Labor + Employment Co-Chair, will speak at four sessions during the 2018 National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, taking place in Las Vegas, NV on March 5-7. Session Overviews Mr. Gilman will speak during the session titled "50 Legal Tips in 50 Minutes." Continue Reading
DOL Updates Test for Unpaid Interns and Students Under the FLSA
The Bottom Line The DOL will now rely on the "primary beneficiary" test when determining whether interns are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay. This is good news for employers who want to establish internship programs without running afoul of the FLSA, and also gives employers more Continue Reading
Baker Tilly, Westminster Consulting, LLC and Davis+Gilbert Webinar | Why Everything Changes in 2017 – Managing Your 401(k) and Defined Benefit Plan
Baker Tilly, Westminster Consulting, LLC and Davis+Gilbert will host a joint webinar titled, "Why Everything Changes in 2017 - Managing Your 401(k) and Defined Benefit Plan." This unique program will provide a 360-degree view of compliance issues for sponsors of tax-qualified retirement Continue Reading