This month, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) proposed the withdrawal of two regulations, one concerning Independent Contractors and the other concerning Joint Employers. These Rules are not going forward, and employers should stay tuned for the Biden Administration’s own proposed regulations. Independent Contractor Classification Rule In September 2020, the previous administration published new worker… More
Month: March 2021
In Case You Missed It– Vaccines and Return to Work
In case you missed it live– you can watch my webinar from last week on Vaccines and Return to Work by clicking HERE. Meredith S. CampbellChair Employment and Labor GroupCo-Chair Corporate Investigations, Governance & Risk Management Email [email protected] T(301)255-0550
American Rescue Plan– What Employers Need to Know
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”). This new law extends the period for which tax credits are available to employers who continue to voluntarily provide the same kind of paid sick and/or family leave first provided for by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act… More
A Conversation with Merry Campbell– Vaccine Protocols and a Return to Work
When & Where March 19, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST via Zoom REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR Please join employment law attorney, Merry Campbell, as she answers your questions about how the COVID vaccine might impact employers and their back-to-work protocols. Attendees will receive a Zoom link to access the webinar upon registration and… More
What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and the Workplace
As we enter the season of greater COVID-19 vaccine availability and some aspect of normalcy, many employers may have questions about vaccinations and the workplace. Can an employer ask about vaccination status? When can an employer require its employees receive the vaccination? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released frequently asked questions (scroll to Section… More
Tax Alert – What To Do If You Missed Filing Your 83(b) Election
Guest Post by my partner, TJ Wilkinson: “Did you file your 83(b)?” If the answer is no, and it should have been yes, an array of unwanted consequences may already be in process. But all hope may not be lost! The 83(b) election often comes up when a founder or other employee receives stock (or… More