Labor Law Updates

In a recent development, a U.S. district judge in Texas has issued a ruling that halts the implementation of the new NLRB joint-employer rule. This decision, made on March 8, 2024, is prompting employers across various industries to take a closer look at their legal responsibilities and obligations.

The decision to use an independent contractor vs. hiring an employee is no longer just a matter of convenience: it’s a strategic choice that can impact your business. Ultimately, your decision will depend on your business priorities, your cash flow and the type of relationship you intend to maintain.

You’re keeping current with all labor law postings impacting your business, so you’re fully compliant, right? Not necessarily. Beyond workplace postings, U.S. employers must also distribute notifications directly to employees under specific circumstances.

Think that workplace posting updates occur only once a year? It’s a common misconception, but one that can create a dangerous gap in your posting compliance. Labor law posting requirements change frequently and randomly, which means you may need to address updates more than annually.

If you operate across many jurisdictions, this flurry of separate minimum wage laws creates a unique compliance challenge. Yet it’s essential to keep up with them because when federal, state and local minimum wage laws differ, you’re legally required to pay the most generous rate to your hourly, nonexempt workers.