Federal and State Assistance for Small Businesses The Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved several states, including Florida, for disaster assistance. SBA anticipates that all 50 states will be approved for disaster…
The coronavirus pandemic has left employers with many questions on how best to navigate concerns about employee safety. The below Frequently Asked Questions are based on advice from federal resources, such…
The Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) is responsible for enforcing federal labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Act establishes minimum wage,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is a lack of evidence that suggests widespread transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States at this time and…
Throughout the past year the state of New York has had a number of employment law changes. In continuing this trend, here is a list of updates for the beginning…
Effective January 1, 2020, New Jersey employers may no longer screen applicants based on wage, salary, or benefits history. Employers are now prohibited from requiring an applicant to disclose past…
Illinois has recently enacted several pieces of legislation that have brought sweeping changes to employment law that affects Illinois employers. Amendments to Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA) Under recent amendments…
Effective January 1, 2020, employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants or employees based on hairstyles associated with race. The recently enacted Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for…
For more than five years, workers across the nation have been pushing for a $15 minimum wage. Known by many as the Fight for $15, the nationwide movement advocating for…
Beginning October 1, employers with 15 or more employees in Maryland will be required to provide eligible employees with up to 60 business days of unpaid job-protected leave (in any…
