by Melody Cobbe | Feb 22, 2024 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel, Resources
On January 10, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issue the “Final Rule.” The Final Rule is how the DOL will determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Below are the...
by Melody Cobbe | May 24, 2023 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel, Resources
As you may know, on May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 into law, which will require, among other things, mandatory use of the federal E-Verify system by private sector employers with over 25 employees. What is E- Verify? E-Verify is an online...
by Melody Cobbe | Sep 7, 2022 | Business Contracts, Employment Consulting/HR, Resources
Companies, especially when they are starting out and beginning to grow, like the staffing flexibility independent contractors can bring to their business. You can hire contractors for short term or long term needs and they don’t require employee benefits or tax...
by Melody Cobbe | Jun 15, 2021 | Employment Consulting/HR, Resources
In today’s marketplace, allowing employees to work from anywhere has always been seen as a way to attract and retain employees. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses transitioned to remote working; regardless of whether they were ready to or not. With the end...
by Melody Cobbe | Mar 1, 2021 | Employment Consulting/HR, General Counsel
What Are Corporate Travel Policies? As lockdowns lift and borders reopen, companies are trying to figure out travel policies for their businesses. Many companies are re-evaluating travel policies, considering travel policies that regulate employee travel for personal...
by Melody Cobbe | Dec 6, 2016 | Employment Consulting/HR
‘Tis the season for holiday parties and the spreading of good cheer in the workplace! Unfortunately, too much cheer can cause liability for employers. If your Company plans to serve alcohol at their holiday party, the organization could be at risk for legal liability...