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…
Category Archives: At a Glance
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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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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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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know about Finalized Rules
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. Applicable to all employers with at least 15 employees, it requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to workers’ known limitations related to a pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. The only exception to this requirement lies where an employer can demonstrate…
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Why Small Business Owners Should Work with a Business Law Attorney
If you are a small business owner or thinking about starting a new business, at some point you have probably wondered whether it is worth the time and money to consult a business attorney. The answer to that question is “yes”. As Benjamin Franklin famously stated, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of…
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Ohio Child Labor Laws: What Ohio Small Businesses Need to Know about Teen Employment Requirements This Summer
Summer is just around the corner and many small businesses are looking forward to the extra help provided by Ohio teenagers. However, before employers start thinking about hiring those young hands, it is a good idea to brush up on Minor Labor Laws. The employment of minors is governed by both the Child Labor Provisions…