Corben Green

Jan 23, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Corben Green |Robert E. Wanerman

On January 20, 2025, a new administration took control of the Executive Branch of the federal government, and it has signaled that it will make aggressive use of executive orders. This would be a good time to review the scope of executive orders and how they may affect employers and health care organizations. Executive orders are not mentioned in the Constitution, but they have been around since the time of George Washington.

Jul 31, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Corben Green

In an increasingly cashless society, many employers are considering moving to payroll debit cards to provide workers with greater flexibility and convenience. However, employers considering offering payroll debit cards should be aware of a number of potential pitfalls associated with the technology, ensuring that their payroll debit card plan is compliant with relevant state laws. Why Use a Payroll Debit Card?

Jun 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Corben Green

With an anticipated increase in workers no longer subject to exemption from overtime pay under a new U.S. Department of Labor rule that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2024 (learn more here), employers will need to sharpen their pencils and make adjustments. What’s more, on that date, many states and localities will see a hike in minimum wage requirements. Most of these jurisdictions will have straightforward rate adjustments, with a uniform increase across all industries.

Feb 1, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Corben Green |Adriana S. Kosovych

On January 9, 2024, the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) announced a final rule regarding how to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or may be considered an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Oct 30, 2023 | natlawreview.com | Corben Green

Over the past five years, ten states and several local jurisdictions across the country have passed wage transparency laws in an effort to address gender and racial wage disparities.  Wage transparency laws may apply to wage range disclosures and promotional opportunities in job advertisements, among current employees and job applicants.