Monthly Archives: January 2025
What Employers Need to Know About FMLA and State Paid Leave
Written on January 24, 2025 at 10:28 am, by Fherlette Del Valle
Navigating and complying with federal and state leave laws can be confusing for employers and employees. A recent clarification by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explains how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules work along with state and local paid leave programs. Below are the key takeaways from the DOL’s latestContinue Reading
Supreme Court Ruling Simplifies FLSA Exemption Standards for Employers
Written on January 21, 2025 at 3:22 pm, by Fherlette Del Valle
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, that employers only need to meet the lower “preponderance of the evidence” standard to show that employees fall under an exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime requirements. This decision simplifies the process forContinue Reading
Employer Updates Around the California Fires
Written on January 16, 2025 at 10:34 am, by Fherlette Del Valle
The recent fires have significantly affected everyone in the surrounding areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to the poor air quality, power outages and not being able to access their homes and businesses. In many cases, losing them altogether. Below are regulations and important considerations that employers must keep in mind toContinue Reading
ACA Reporting Just Got Easier
Written on January 9, 2025 at 10:55 am, by Fherlette Del Valle
Great news for employers! Two new laws signed on December 23, 2024, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA), which bring significant changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements. These updates are designed to simplify processes for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs). Simplified Reporting for Forms 1095-C andContinue Reading
