This video is not about the specifics of a specific law but about the law in general. You may have noticed over the past year that some of the things I have said got changed in short order. It is not for lack of knowledge...
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance, FAQs, model notices and other materials related to the American Rescue Plan's COBRA Premium Assistance Program. If you want to know if your company has to comply with the premium assistance program, schedule a consultation with us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IbHQprhazk ...
In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what happens when an employee makes a public claim that there is racism in their workplace. As an employer, you have a responsibility to acknowledge and address any claims of racism. Don't miss this legal insight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyCVUvqSJ0 Do you have questions about...
Fostering a company culture that prohibits discrimination is a critical matter for any small business. A welcoming environment requires the active participation of all leadership and employees. So what do you do when a member of your team makes a racist comment? In this video, #MattTheLawyer...
The Department of Labor pulled a Trump Administration rule that governed how to classify workers as independent contractors. That is a normal action, but the Biden Administration will likely impose the difficult ABC test for independent contractors which would then apply to all workers. So even...
I try to not get very political, but it is unavoidable sometimes. Because I represent small business owners, this legislation could be a real blow to their operations. The PRO Act is legislation that carries significant risk for small business owners, freelancers, and other gig...
I take a pretty harsh stance (and recommend employers do the same) on the matter of retaliation against employees who report discrimination or harassment. The short answer is that an employer CANNOT allow a culture of hiding to take root. Retaliation is, in my opinion, worse than...
Tired of mask mandates? Happy that your governor has lifted it in your state? If you are happy take one step forward. Business owners — Not so fast. OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has announced a "national emphasis program" to protect workers in certain...
#MattTheLawyer answers these popular questions in the latest vlog: Can I require employees to get vaccinated in order to come back to the office? (short answer: yes)Can I require employees and customers to wear masks, even though my state has lifted mask mandates? (short answer: yes) Can...