by Chris Brown | Dec 28, 2016
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently finalized rules implementing Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Workers on Federal Contracts). The Final Rule will apply to employers entering into new contracts (meaning the solicitation was issued or contract...
by Chris Brown | Dec 22, 2016
On December 20th, the Department of Labor (DOL) updated guidance regarding the use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) by small businesses for the reimbursement of qualifying medical expenses, including individual health insurance premiums. The guidance change...
by Chris Brown | Dec 19, 2016
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently released new guidance regarding rights of employees with mental health conditions. Many American workers suffer from mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Frequently, employers...
by Chris Brown | Dec 1, 2016
DOL Overtime Rule Delayed On November 22, 2016 a U.S. District Court Judge in Texas granted an Emergency Motion Injunction which prohibited the Department of Labor (DOL) from moving forward with the new proposed overtime rule. The Department of Justice filed a motoin...