Where Do we Stand with Non-Competes in 2025?
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked, But Gray Area Remains In early 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced and finalized a rule banning the use of non-competes. Employers, Chambers of Commerce…
Year-End Benefits Round-Up
Reminders for 2024 and Changes for 2025 ACA Updates & Reminders It’s almost time for ACA reporting! There aren’t any major changes this year, but here are some items to…
DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractors
Who’s Really an Independent Contractor? DOL Finalizes New Rule Clarifying ClassificationEarlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its rules regarding classification of independent contractors. The organization hadn’t…
Retirement Update: Changes on Deck for 2024
Retirement Plan Update: ERISA and Contribution Changes At the end of October, US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a rule expanding what’s considered “fiduciary investment advice” under the Employee Retirement…
Legal Updates Impacting HR, Now and in the Year Ahead
Clarity on PWFA In August, the EEOC finally released the proposed regulations for the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA). Until this point, it wasn’t entirely clear what expectations were for…
