By Jane Meacham, Contributor
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule making it easier for small businesses to offer retirement benefits jointly through Association Retirement Plans (ARPs).

By John R. Vreeland and Shaun Abreu
In a state where the independent contractor model is under attack and squarely in the crosshairs of multiple enforcement agencies, a New Jersey federal court recently refused to allow independent insurance agents to convert their relationship to an employment arrangement, signaling the independent contractor model is alive in the Garden State.

By Jessica Meller
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently decided a case that should remind employers about the inherent risks of improperly classifying employees as independent contractors. Another lesson from the ruling: Avoid using employment agreements that contain language undermining an individual's independent contractor status.

By Richard Lehr
A new law going into effect on September 1 in Alabama addresses discrimination in pay based on race or sex as well as questions about pay history.

By Richard Lehr
Earlier this summer, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Clarke-Figures Equal Pay Act (CFEPA), which becomes effective on September 1, 2019.

The Department of Labor (DOL) proposed overtime rule is being sent to the White House this week–as early as today–for final approval, according to a report by Bloomberg Law.

Meal period and wage statement claims continue to haunt California employers. Most of you know you must factor nondiscretionary bonuses into the regular rate of pay when you calculate overtime. However, such bonuses also need to be factored into the regular pay rate when the 1-hour meal period premium is calculated.