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Department of Labor Officially Withdraws Trump-Era Independent Contractor Final Rule

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

On May 5, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor withdrew the pro-business Independent Contractor Final Rule published in the final days of President Trump’s administration.

COPPA Compliance Back in Congressional Crosshairs

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

With more children getting online, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not the only stakeholder concerned about reevaluating regulations related to children’s online privacy.

Federal Judge Vacates CDC Eviction Moratorium Nationwide

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

Late last week a federal district court judge for the District of Columbia held that the nationwide eviction moratorium issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) went beyond the agency’s statutory authority and vacated it nationwide.

Documentation, Evaluations Critical to HR Management

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

Dealing with chronically difficult employees is a challenge for employers that can have significant and long-lasting effects. Unfortunately, problems posed by a difficult employee do not always end when the employment relationship terminates.

Southern District of Florida Dismisses RICO Claims in Putative Automotive Class Action

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

On March 30, 2021, the U.S.

Bill preventing and striking down so-called source of income ordinances signed by Governor

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

United States: Under the new law, cities and counties cannot adopt or enforce ordinances that require landlords to accept federal housing vouchers.

California Supreme Court Signals the End for Rounding Meal Break Time

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

As technology has advanced, employers routinely rely on electronic timekeeping software to ensure accurate record keeping.

Employers Should Prepare for New York's New Workplace Safety Law

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act, which imposes stringent new workplace safety requirements for all employers in New York. The law is expected to take effect on June 4, 2021....

CMS Issues Medicare IPPS and LTCH Proposed Rule for FY 2021

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

On April 27, 2021, CMS issued the fiscal year (FY) 2022 proposed rule for the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) and long-term care hospital (LTCH) prospective payment system (the Proposed Rule).

The Hereditary Debt of the Investment-Controlled Screw

By EsqSocial Corporation 10/05/21

The 17th Amendment Ordinance to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV) - The 17th Amendment Ordinance to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (AWV) continues the long-standing trend towards more control rights for the German Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy (B

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