The “Final Rule” on Independent Contractor Status On January 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule regarding independent contractors’ classification. This rule revises the interpretation of
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Even as the COVID-19 vaccines have begun their rollouts, we all know that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. It may be months before the general population is vaccinated,
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One of the numerous benefits we all enjoy as workers in the United States is that we are protected by a myriad of state and federal laws that exist to
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During his campaign for presidency, Joe Biden made it clear that making changes to the American workplace was among his main priorities. As he takes office on January 20, 2021,
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As health providers continue to roll out the COVID-19 vaccination, you may encounter a customer—such as a developer or building owner—who states that all your workers must be vaccinated or
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As you undoubtedly know, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (FFCRA) was enacted in April 2020. The FFCRA required that companies with fewer than 500 employees, as well as
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When the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act in March 2020, lawmakers hoped to stimulate the economy amidst the unfolding pandemic. The CARES Act
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Shortly after his January 20 inauguration, President Biden quickly signed several executive orders and made it known that he plans to overhaul a variety of U.S. laws. Addressing the critical
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On February 4, Democratic lawmakers introduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act to the U.S. Senate. The House of Representatives passed the bill a year ago on February
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If you live in Washington state, you are likely familiar with WISHA and its guidelines. However, here are some basic facts, as well as some surprising ones about the regulatory
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