Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave Final Rule

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...

Small Business Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

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...

Mental Health Conditions in The Workplace

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...

DOL Overtime Rule Delayed

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...