The Department of Labor has issued new guidelines for employers to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. an employee. The new Rule requires employers to consider six factors when determining. The Rule is currently facing challenges and would result in many more workers being classified as employees, subjecting them to the provisions…
Asking Employees About Vaccination Status and Providing Accommodations: EEOC Updated Employer Guidance Regarding Vaccinations in “What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws.” On October 13, 2021, the EEOC updated portions of its guidance on employee vaccinations contained in the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of its…
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (OBWC) has made the following announcement regarding changes to the email mailbox from which employers will be receiving their statements. It is important for employers to receive their statements as payment to the BWC may affect coverage and other matters: Email Notices to Come From New Address Beginning August 2,…
Governor Mike DeWine has signed legislation that repeals the Ohio sales tax on employment services that has affected businesses for more than three decades. The repeal provision goes into effect on October 1, 2021, and is part of Ohio’s Budget Bill, H.B. 110. The Ohio Revised Code had defined “employment services” as “providing or…
Rehiring in the time of COVID-19: Best Practices for Employers Some companies are in the midst of rehiring employees laid off due to the pandemic, and for others that’s still in the future. Either way, as you make plans to protect your employees’ health, be sure you know how to protect your business too. In…
As predicted during our Employment Law seminar held in February of this year, the United States Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender also known as LGBT employees. The Court recently took on a trio of cases to render a clear determination as to whether sexual orientation and gender…
New PPP Rules Provide Employers with More Options On June 5, 2020, the President signed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act (PPF) which loosens many of the requirements for existing and future borrowers to obtain forgiveness on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The law takes effect immediately and clarifies that the deadline to apply for a…
What if I Offered to Rehire Employees and they Refuse? The loan forgiveness portion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Small Business Administration (SBA) loans will permit Employers who borrowed during the Covid-19 crisis to have up to 100% of the balance of a loan forgiven if the employer-borrower meets certain criteria. Generally, these criteria…
The Small Business Administration (SBA) extended the repayment deadline for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) for businesses that initially took a PPP loan, but did not meet the self-certification requirements at the time that they applied for the loan. The deadline is now automatically extended from May 7, 2020, to May 14, 2020. Companies that were…
With the constant changes due to COVID-19, business owners and employees alike are trying to figure out how to navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and related laws. Join us for a 1-hour webinar on Wednesday, May 6th at 2:30pm EST, to answer some of the most common questions. Presentation by Brixey & Meyer and Pickrel,…
