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Blocked! Texas Court Preliminarily Halts Overtime Rules with Last-Minute Ruling

IE3 shares an update on the Overtime rule.

While the Rules Remain the Same, Fines Have Increased in Immigration Law Violations

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains the new higher fines for immigration law violations.

Is A Lame-Duck Good or Bad For Your Business?

IE3 looks at what the lame duck session this winter might hold for the country.

Expiring Geothermal Tax Credits: What Will the Industry Do?

IE3 looks at what is happening with the expiring geothermal tax credits.

Employers: Get Ready for Bigger Penalties!

The federal government has been busy. I know, that seems to be a contradiction in terms. However, the Department of […]

SCOTUS Clarifies Constructive Discharge Timer Running on Employee Claims

Hilary Atkins explains SCOTUS’s decision on the constructive discharge timer for employee claims.

DOL Announces Deadline For FLSA Exemptions’ New Salary Threshold: December 1, 2016

ACCA’s legal expert explains the new overtime laws.

New Pregnancy Accommodation Law Adopted in Colorado

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains new Colorado laws regarding pregnant employees.

OSHA’s Revised Recordkeeping Rule Takes Place July 1, 2017

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule.

Resolution Introduced in Congress to Block New “Persuader Rule”

The House of Representatives is seeking to block the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new “Persuader” Rule. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Engagement in the Political Process Has Rewards

IE3 looks at why you need to get out to vote in 2016.

Significant Increases to OSHA Penalties Forecast

OSHA will be raising its penalties for infractions, ACCA hilary Atkins has the details.

Major Changes Coming to Clean Air Act Section 608 Rules

Changes are coming to the Section 608 program and ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden has the details.

OSHA Moves Closer to Finalizing Its Electronic Recordkeeping Rule for Workplace Injuries

Electronic recordkeeping for workplace accidents is coming. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

POTUS Signs Executive Order on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

The president signed an executive order requiring employers to give sick leave to government contractors.

Not Only Are Energy Standards Changing, So Is the Process the Government Uses to Set Them

There are a lot of changes coming for energy policy and how these policies are drafted are changing, too. Charlie McCrudden has all the details.

Executive Order on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors Anticipated Soon

A new executive order may cause you to have to give paid sick leave when working on government contracts. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

The Future of Refrigerants: How Will Global and National Changes Will Affect The Indoor Environment Industry?

Refrigerants are going to play a major part in the industry the next 12 months and ACCA’s Charlie McCrudden explains what you need to be watching out for.

DOL Proposes Large Increase to Salary Threshold for Exemptions from Overtime Pay

A new proposed rule may effect who is eligible for overtime pay. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Takeaways from Two Historic Rulings by the US Supreme Court

Last week the Supreme handed down two historic decisions. Hilary Atkins has the details.

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