Physical therapy practices need to be aware of new legal standards that make it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors (as opposed to employees). This distinction is important because, if an...more
The employment relationship is highly regulated. Dozens of federal, state and local laws set standards for how employers must treat employees and handle employment matters. These laws change frequently and vary significantly...more
On Monday the Department of Labor (the “DOL”) published its Temporary Rule (the “Rule”) regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”), which became effective on April 1, 2020. ...more
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) takes effect on April 1, 2020. Below are answers to FAQs that take into account the latest guidance from the Department of Labor regarding this recently-passed and...more
The Other Shoe has Dropped.
The U.S. Department of Labor has just issued a long-awaited Final Rule that expands the right to overtime pay to over 4 million workers who are currently exempt.
Under this Final Rule,...more