On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to bar employers from entering into or enforcing noncompete clauses with employees or independent contractors. This is …
As part of Cairncross & Hempelmann’s ongoing commitment to keeping you informed, we want to draw your attention to critical incoming changes impacting businesses and their owners …
This year has seen several pieces of federal and state legislation impacting employment practices in the state of Washington. This Client Alert is a summary of changes …
Yesterday, the state House of Representatives passed two key bills that will delay collection of payroll taxes for the Washington CARES Act, the controversial “long term care” …
SCOTUS Halts Vaccine Mandate for Most U.S. Employers
January 2022 | Client Alerts | CH&
The status of the OSHA “vaccine or test” mandate applicable to businesses employing 100 or more employees has been in limbo in the wake of judicial challenges …
What Does the New HELSA Law Mean for Employers?
June 2021 | Client Alerts | CH&
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have fielded questions from employers across industries regarding whether or not an employee who catches COVID-19 at work can …
Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Second Draw Loans
January 2021 | Client Alerts | CH&
On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the “CAA”) was signed into law. The CAA sets forth a $900 billion COVID relief package, including …
JUST A SHOT IN THE ARM – PART 2: The EEOC Weighs In
December 2020 | Client Alerts | CH&
Last week, we issued an update in response to the burning question of whether or not employers may require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine once it …