On March 25, the Department of Homeland Security announced its intent to terminate the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela parole program in 30 days (April 24). The Biden-era CHNV program granted certain individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela lawful, non-citizen status allowing them to be present in the US for designated terms. Many
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Employers’ Game Plan for Managing March Madness at Work
As winter turns to spring, the NCAA men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments are in full swing. March Madness is often viewed as an excellent way to build team spirit in the workplace — a little friendly competition never hurts anyone … right?
Impact on Workplace Productivity
There is a stigma that March…
Did you know? IRS Form 1095-C
By Renee Lieux
Did you know that you do not need to mail Form 1095-Cs if a notice is posted by March 3, 2025?
At the end of last year, a new law was enacted that would allow employers to provide Form 1095-C only if requested, so long as the employer complied with the IRS guidance. The IRS has…
How To Prepare For And Navigate ICE Enforcement Actions
With the election of President Trump, we have begun to see the removal of undocumented aliens from the country. Many of our clients are seeing removal operations occurring in major cities being reported daily in the news. We have received numerous calls from clients who are concerned about the possibility of enforcement actions by ICE…
Voluntary Buyouts: The Pros and Cons
Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced that it offered voluntary buyouts to over two million federal employees. Employees who voluntarily resign their position will receive payments equal to approximately eight months of their salary. Obviously, the goal is to reduce the size of the federal workforce and related expenses.
From time to time, our clients ask…
The Pendulum Has Swung – Changes for Federal Contractors Under the Trump Administration
Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration. That executive order related specifically to taking affirmative action to avoid discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and ethnicity. …
Don’t End Up on The Naughty List This Year: Reminders for Employers As We Enter Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The season’s greetings provide us with time to gather and reflect on the accomplishments and triumphs of ourselves and our peers. With a season so festive and spirits so bright, let’s not have legal nightmares keeping you up at night. You gather as co-workers, friends, and colleagues,…
NLRB Prohibits Captive Audience Meetings
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) issued a decision finding that an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) by requiring employees to attend meetings in which the employer expresses its views on unionization. The decision, Amazon.com Services LLC, was issued on November 13, 2024 and overruled precedent dating back to 1948.
Under the…
Federal Court Blocks Rule Raising Minimum Salary Requirements for FLSA’s White-Collar Exemptions
By Adam R. Long & Austin Wolfe
On Friday, November 15, 2024, a federal district court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s final rule issued in April 2024 that increased the minimum salary requirements for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white-collar overtime exemptions. Judge Sean D. Jordan found that the DOL lacked the statutory authority under the FLSA to…
Let’s Talk Turkey: Prohibitions on Marijuana Next on the Menu for a City or State Near You?
In Pennsylvania, fall is in full swing, football season is hitting its stride and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. What is on the menu for employers as the fall turns to winter? Maybe some more restrictions on marijuana testing in the workplace? Medical Marijuana is legal in PA and if you listen to the…