The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a long-awaited final rule clarifying the standard for determining employee versus independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Because the FLSA only applies to employees and not independent contractors, the determination is extremely important for any organization utilizing independent contractors. The final rule is largely [...]
Included in the flurry of bills passed by the Ohio General Assembly at the end of 2020 was House Bill 352. The bill was signed into law by Gov. DeWine on January 12, 2021 and makes several significant changes to Revised Code Chapter 4112, which is Ohio’s employment discrimination law. The new law alters the [...]
In a statement released on December 29, 2020, President-elect Biden announced his plans to combat COVID-19 once he takes office. His COVID-19 relief efforts will include, among other proposals, expanding the role of OSHA, expanding FFCRA worker benefits, targeting unemployment and minimum wage, and providing financial support for state and local governments. The proposal, which [...]
Ohio received some good news at the end of 2020: A vaccination for the Coronavirus was soon going to be widely available. But as 2021 begins, many public and private employers are asking the same question: Can employers require employees to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccinations? The short answer is yes. But before implementing [...]
