Pay Transparency: Best Practices, Laws, and Regulations in Nevada
The job market has been going through a particularly dynamic phase in the past couple of years, thanks to recent technological advances and trends that have changed the way we live and work. While there is a lot of buzz around AI and how it will affect the job market, another trend is laying firm […]
Pay or Play Affordability Percentage Will Decrease for 2024
On Aug. 23, 2023, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2023-29 to index the contribution percentage in 2024 for determining the affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Secure Act 2.0 – What Should Employers Know?
Secure Act 2.0 – What Should Employers Know? Question: What should we know about the new “Secure Act 2.0” and how will it impact our retirement plan? Answer: On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, an omnibus bill that includes the “SECURE Act 2.0.” The SECURE Act 2.0 is intended to […]
Employer Takeaways From the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements
Employer Takeaways From the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently published a proposed rule that would ban noncompete clauses in employment agreements. According to the agency, if the proposed rule becomes final, it could increase employee wages by approximately $300 billion per year and expand career opportunities for 30 million American […]
White House Announces End of COVID-19 Emergency Periods
White House Announces End of COVID-19 Emergency Periods On Jan. 30, 2023, the Biden administration released a statement announcing that it plans to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and national emergency on May 11, 2023. Timeline for Ending Emergency Periods The COVID-19 PHE and national emergency were declared in early 2020 and are […]
7 Tips for Keeping Young Employees Safe
7 Tips for Keeping Young Employees Safe The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently reminded employers hiring youth-aged workers to review workplace practices and comply with federal child labor laws to ensure these hires have a safe and beneficial experience. In 2021, the DOL indicated workplace injuries and illnesses among youth-aged employees—those who are under 18 years […]
Annual OSHA 300/A Log Posting Reminder
Worksite employers with 10 or more employees are subject to the recordkeeping requirements of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.
The report must be printed and displayed in a common area between the dates of
SCOTUS Blocks OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Allows HHS Rule to Continue
SCOTUS Blocks OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Allows HHS Rule to Continue On January 13, 2022, the US Supreme Court issued an order temporarily blocking OSHA’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The 6-3 opinion stays the vaccine mandate pending review by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. In the words of the Court, “The Secretary has ordered 84 million […]
Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate
Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). This rule required covered organizations with at least 100 workers to ensure employees are fully vaccinated against […]
Supreme Court Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
Supreme Court Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers On Jan. 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court dissolved the temporary injunctions blocking enforcement of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emergency rule requiring COVID-19 vaccination of certain health care workers. Employers that are covered by the CMS health care directive should note that […]
