Ogletree Deakins
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Jan 6, 2025 |
natlawreview.com | Ogletree Deakins
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taken the position that employers may incorporate health savings accounts (HSAs) and student loan payments among the allocation options for employer contributions offered outside of cafeteria plans. Quick HitsEmployers may include HSAs and student loan payments among their employees’ allocation choices for employer contributions to benefit plans.
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Jan 3, 2025 |
natlawreview.com | Ogletree Deakins
Pursuant to Labor Code section 132a, California has declared that “there should not be discrimination against workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment.”If a worker believes that he or she has suffered discrimination for seeking benefits under his or her employer’s workers’ compensation insurance program, that worker may file a claim for discrimination before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.
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Jan 3, 2025 |
natlawreview.com | Ogletree Deakins
The European Union’s (EU) Platform Work Directive went into effect on December 1, 2024, imposing significant new requirements on companies that facilitate work in the gig economy. Quick HitsThe EU Platform Work Directive took effect on December 1, 2024, but EU member states have until December 2, 2026, to implement it into national law and develop appropriate guidance for the classification of platform workers as independent contractors versus employees.
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Jan 1, 2025 |
natlawreview.com | Ogletree Deakins
On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Warehouse Worker Injury Reduction Program (S5081C/A8907A), requiring certain warehouse employers in New York to prepare and implement formal injury reduction programs that identify and minimize the risks of musculoskeletal injuries to their employees.
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Jan 1, 2025 |
natlawreview.com | Ogletree Deakins
On December 21, 2024, President Biden signed a stopgap spending bill into law to fund the federal government through March 14, 2025, following approval by the U.S. Senate just hours before the deadline to avoid a government shutdown on December 20, 2024. Quick HitsPresident Biden signed a stopgap spending bill into law, temporarily avoiding a government shutdown through March 14, 2025, while the U.S. Congress continues to negotiate the fiscal year (FY) 2025 federal budget.
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