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For years, the question of whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been a significant source of confusion and oftentimes the subject of litigation. The distinction is particularly important to… more Continue reading Proposed DOL Rule Makes it Easier for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

Many of us are facing great uncertainty as to the potential changes the November elections may hold. There is no way to predict the outcome of the elections or likely changes, but we can share some general thoughts regarding future tax planning opportunities. more Continue reading Potential Election Impacts on Estate Tax Planning

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the office, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been busy revising the content of its FMLA forms. The good news is the old FMLA certification forms still work. The even… more Continue reading The U.S. Department of Labor Recently Released Updated FMLA Forms

Following a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York that called into question the validity of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken… more Continue reading U.S. Department of Labor Releases Revised FFCRA Regulations

On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) terminated its COVID-19 temporary enforcement policy, enacted on March 26, 2020 (retroactive to March 13, 2020). The temporary policy stated that if compliance was not reasonably practicable due to COVID-19,… more Continue reading EPA Terminates COVID-19 Temporary Policy on Enforcement Discretion

Inspired by the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5, dated August 24, 2020, addresses the difficult task of properly capturing time for employees working remotely, off-site and teleworking. This has been an issue… more Continue reading The U.S. DOL: Recognizing the New Challenges of Teleworking

Recent modifications to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act (Act), along with actions taken by the governor, have resulted in Oklahoma hospitals being exempt from federal Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) physician supervision requirements. Oklahoma joins 18 other states across the… more Continue reading Oklahoma Adopts Exemptions to Physician Supervision Requirements

Since March, employers have been struggling to understand and apply the rules and requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to ever-changing circumstances in workplaces and communities. Many employers have implemented FFCRA leave policies and procedures based on… more Continue reading Provisions of FFCRA Final Rule Called into Question

Last week the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released technical assistance clarifying employees’ rights and responsibilities for individuals who use and misuse opioids. Opioids include prescription drugs such as codeine, oxycodone and hydrocodone, among others. They also include drugs used… more Continue reading EEOC Issues New Guidance Addressing Employees Who Use Opioids

The McGirt v. Oklahoma decision from the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this month garnered worldwide media attention. Many know that the decision recognized the continued existence of the boundaries of the reservation of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation within the state of Oklahoma.… more Continue reading McGirt v. Oklahoma: Q&A and What Happens Now?