The Department of Labor published regulations governing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on April 1, 2020. While containing extensive explanations of terms and provisions throughout the entire FFCRA, one section is particularly noteworthy for small businesses. The language of the FFCRA provided that small private employers with fewer than 50 employees could be exempt …Read More
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: what employers should know
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which includes the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, paid leave provisions are effective on April 1, 2020 and apply to leave taken between April 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the Department of Labor issued detailed guidance and the required notice for employers to post.
A Message from Marshall K. Dosker, President, Strauss Troy
To all clients and friends of Strauss Troy:
We hope that you remain well during these challenging times. Like you, we at Strauss Troy have been busy preparing and planning for all aspects of this unprecedented event.
Kentucky governor makes changes to unemployment benefits in response to COVID-19
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order temporarily suspending the one-week per benefit year waiting period normally required when applying for unemployment compensation benefits for individuals whose employment is affected by the COVID-19 emergency.
Ohio Governor Temporarily Lifts Restrictions on Unemployment Benefits
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an Executive Order lifting certain restrictions on unemployment compensation benefits during the COVID-19 emergency.
How to Work With a Lawyer: A User’s Manual
You may have noticed that, unlike major appliances, lawyers don’t come with warnings or instructions. Whether you need a lawyer regularly for your business or only for specific tasks, the principles of this article should be helpful to you.
Eight Strauss Troy attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers 2020
Strauss Troy is pleased to announce eight of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers 2020. The annual Super Lawyers list recognizes outstanding attorneys across the country.
2020 Ohio Super Lawyers include Theresa L. Nelson – Employment Litigation Defense, Emily T. Supinger – State/Local/Municipal and Guy Taft – Intellectual Property Litigation. 2020 Ohio Rising Stars include Jessica L. Beauchamp – Family Law, Alex S. Rodger – Business Litigation, Stephen E. Schilling – Business Litigation and Matthew J. Worth – Family Law. 2020 Kentucky Rising Stars includes Elizabeth M. Reeder – Business/Corporate.
Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act: what you need to know
The Kentucky Pregnant Workers Act (the “Act”) went into effect on June 27, 2019. The Act requires qualifying employers to go beyond what may or may not be required of them by other laws. Specifically, the Act requires all Kentucky employers with 15 or more employees (for 20 or more calendar weeks) to provide reasonable …Read More
Department of Labor Proposes Increased Salary Level to Qualify for Fair Labor Standards Act Executive, Administrative and Professional Exemption
On March 7, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would increase the salary level for the Executive, Administrative and Professional exemption from $455 per week, or $23,660 per year, to $679 per week or $35,308 per year. The proposed rule would also increase the salary level for “highly compensated employees” from $100,000 to $147,414 per year.
Time May be Up on Claims of Sexual Harassment Filed Too Late
In the past few months, we have seen allegations or accusations of sexual harassment being reported in the media on practically a daily basis. And, campaigns and posts on social media, including the #metoo and #TimesUp movements, have revealed countless more allegations. While there is no time limit on someone’s right to free speech, there is a legal time limit to take an accusation of sexual harassment out of social media or the press and into a courtroom.
Notice of Settlement regarding Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
Notice of Settlement regarding Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
New Overtime Rules Are Here: What Your Business Needs to Know
New Overtime Rules Are Here: What Your Business Needs to Know The Department of Labor issued its final ruling on overtime rules for white collar workers, which will become effective December 1, 2016. Employers need to prepare for changes to overtime pay for millions of employees. Join Strauss Troy, Munninghoff, Lange & Co. CPAs, VNAS …Read More
Claudia Allen To Present Human Resources Legal Issues Seminar For Ohio Nurse’s Association Leadership Series
Attorney Claudia Allen presented a learning session on Human Resources Legal Issues for the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky (VNA) on November 5, 2015. The seminar was held at the Health Collaborative and improved understanding of the legal aspects of the employment process, employee relations and HIPAA.
DOL Audits Can Expose Illegal Cost Shifting in Employee Benefit Plans
Your employee benefit plan might be hiding a problem. The payments made by your employees for optional insurance benefits might – without your knowledge – be used to subsidize or reduce your cost for other insurance benefits. If this problem is found during an audit by the Department of Labor (“DOL”), monetary penalties could be significant.
Avoid These Top 10 HR & Legal Mistakes
Strauss Troy Attorney Theresa Nelson Spoke At Great Clips General Manager Summit. Her presentation, The Top 10 Legal Mistakes Employers Should Avoid, focused on the importance of investing time and effort in good employment practice to minimize exposure and maximize long-term ROI. By avoiding these 10 mistakes franchisee, and other employers, can minimize legal costs, time invested and turn-over.
Ten Strauss Troy Attorneys Recognized As
2016 Best Lawyers In America®
Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.
Making The Most Of Your 401(k) Plan — The Path To A “Back Door” Roth IRA
While most of us will never see a pension, the IRS has been expanding the opportunities for retirement savings using your 401(k) plan. Initially, there was only the opportunity to defer some of your salary into the plan in pre-tax dollars. That would allow the contribution — including the amount that would otherwise be paid in tax — to increase due to investment experience and allow the earnings to compound over the life of the account. Many employers tie the company contribution to the salary deferrals — offering a match — so that electing to defer salary results in an effective “return” on the contribution before it is even invested — essentially “free money.”
Attorney John Fischer Served As Contributing Editor To Labor Law Text Book
Strauss Troy Attorney John Fischer was a contributing editor to the multi-volume Sixth Edition of The Developing Labor Law and to its just published 2014 Cumulative Supplement.
How To Reduce Your Risk Of Wage, Hour And Overtime Investigations Or Lawsuits
As businesses wrap-up the year and celebrate the holidays, owners may not be thinking too much about 2015. But, there’s a Grinch lurking that may try to steal your joy and put a kink in your works. Government investigations and employee lawsuits are on the rise for wage and hour violations. Small and mid-sized businesses …Read More
Three Strauss Troy Attorneys To Present At National Business Institute Seminars December 8th
Three Strauss Troy Attorneys will present at upcoming National Business Institute (NBI) seminars.