Employers Should Update To New Form I-9
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new Form I-9, which must be used for all new hires at all employers beginning on May 1, Read More …
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued a new Form I-9, which must be used for all new hires at all employers beginning on May 1, Read More …
On January 16, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its final regulations addressing joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The regulations will become effective Read More …
Blakinger Thomas is pleased to announce the admission of five new partners, effective January 1, 2020. Phillip J. Caramenico Phil received his B.A. (cum laude), J.D. and LLM in Read More …
The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) recently issued a pair of decisions rolling back Obama-era rulings that were unfavorable to employers. These decisions apply to employers whether they have Read More …
Minimum Wage/Salary Threshold The Governor’s administration and the state legislature have entered a tentative deal for the legislature to pass a bill raising the state minimum wage, and, in Read More …
If you use the E-Verify system, you should be aware that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) disposes of E-Verify records that are 10 years old or older Read More …
On November 18, 2019, we wrote about the Department of Labor’s final rule raising the salary threshold for overtime pay to $35,568 beginning on January 1, 2020. Have you Read More …
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) at last has issued its final rule raising the salary threshold for white-collar overtime exemptions. Originally, a final rule was passed under Read More …
On September 23, 2019, the IRS published its final rule with respect to 401(k) hardship withdrawal requirements. The final rule articulates a new standard for hardship withdrawals that must Read More …
Firm partner George Cook will give a seminar on September 11, 2019 at the 2019 Dairy Financial Conference in Summerdale, Pennsylvania, put on by the Center For Dairy Excellence. Read More …