On November 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas surprisingly issued an injunction blocking the implementation of the overtime exemption rule changes discussed below.  The Department of Labor has appealed the injunction order, and it is not at this point clear when, or whether, the new overtime rules will go into effect. At this time, businesses should […]

As one of the most heated elections in United States history approaches, employers should be sure to act in compliance with their responsibilities and duties when it comes to their employees.

The U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires most people who live in the United States to either have a minimum level of health insurance coverage (“Minimum Health Insurance”) or, in the absence of an applicable exemption, pay a penalty to the Internal Revenue Service.

A company’s trade secrets and other confidential information are typically among the most – if not the most – valuable assets the company possesses. To that end, companies will seek to protect their confidential information in various ways, both legally and practically.

As part of the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the “ACA”), the IRS is requiring that certain employers file additional forms with the IRS starting tax year 2015. Employers should understand which of these new forms, if any, they are required to submit to the IRS. If relevant, employers should make sure they have made arrangements to submit these forms properly and on a timely basis whether through their payroll provider, through another service provider or on their own.