On Monday, Governor Phil Murphy, signed iS2310 into law. The new Pay Transparency Act is expected to promote fairness and reduce pay gaps in the workplace by requiring employers to disclose specific information about employee compensation. In accordance with S2310, any person, company, corporation, firm, labor organization, or association which has ten (10) or more…
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CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT REMINDER: Filing Deadline Looms for Companies Formed on or Before December 31, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was adopted as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act to create a federal database of company owners to protect against terrorism and prevent illegal activities such as tax fraud or money laundering. Therefore, covered business entities are required to disclose information about the company’s beneficial owners to the…
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HIPAA Audit Program Has Resumed: Are Your Cybersecurity Policies Ready for Review?
Recently, the Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) announced that it would be resuming the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Audit program established by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (the “Act”). The audits will focus on the HIPAA security rule which establishes…
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Rental Registration: What Ohio Landlords Need to Know about Revised Law, Effective October 24, 2024
In September 2007, Ohio Revised Code Sec. 5323.02 went into effect; requiring all Ohio residential rental property owners in counties with a population of more than 200,000 residents to register their properties with the County Auditor. At the end of this month this requirement will be receiving a small but important addition. As of October…
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New Year, New Data Privacy Law: What New Jersey Businesses Need to Know
The implementation of P.L.2023, c.266 makes New Jersey the thirteenth state to recognize and act upon the need for greater transparency and accountability with regard to the handling of personal information. The new data privacy law strengthens consumer rights by requiring businesses to adopt data protection measures and notice requirements to ensure the privacy of…
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Cottage Food Laws: What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Selling Homemade Food
The first day of Autumn is approaching quickly; and home bakers are preparing for the upcoming farmers market season. However, before cottage food producers break out their muffin pans, it is advisable to brush up on cottage food laws and regulations. Most states have cottage food laws; allowing for individuals to produce certain food products…
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August 21, 2024 – UPDATE: Texas Federal Court Has Blocked FTC’s Prohibition on Non-competes from Taking Effect on September 4th, Nationwide.
August 21, 2024 – UPDATE: Texas Federal Court Has Blocked FTC’s Prohibition on Non-competes from Taking Effect on September 4th, Nationwide. Yesterday, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) exceeded its statutory authority in promulgating the ban on non-competes and that the new rule…
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Ohio Legislators Introduce New Law to Protect Liquor Permit Holders and their Patrons
On April 23, 2024, Ohio legislators introduced a new law that is meant to both save lives and protect alcohol-serving establishments from liability. Named “Hayden’s Law” after a 25-year-old Summit County resident who died in a car accident after leaving a bar extremely intoxicated, House Bill No. 504 will require alcohol server training and provide…
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New Overtime Regulations Bolster the Promise of a Fair Day’s Pay
Several weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL announced a final rule which took effect on July 1, 2024. The rule, “Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees,” revises the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding minimum wage salary and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, or…
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New York’s New Paid Prenatal Leave Mandate: What New York Employers Need to Know
Beginning January 1, 2025, pregnant employees in New York will be entitled to job-protected, paid prenatal leave. This new legislation amends New York State’s existing Paid Sick Leave law and makes New York the first state in the country to provide such a benefit to pregnant individuals. New York already boasts one of the most…