State of Alabama Voids Birmingham Minimum Wage Ordinance
Birmingham City Council passed an ordinance raising the minimum wage from the federal limit of $7.25/hour to $10.10 within the city limits. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.
Author: Hilary Atkins
Hilary Atkins is ACCA General Counsel & Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration.
Employers Win Another Victory Over Medical Marijuana In New Mexico
New Mexico rules on the use of medical marijuana by employees.
Do All Companies Have to Comply with the ADA?
IE3 explains what you need to do to comply with the ADA.
Texas Employers: Understanding the New Open Carry Law
IE3 has the details of what a new open carry law means for Texas employers.
New Brunswick Becomes Eleventh New Jersey Municipality to Pass New Sick Leave Laws
Following in the footsteps of ten of their brethren townships and municipalities, New Brunswick jumped on the bandwagon as 2015 […]
Significant Increases to OSHA Penalties Forecast
OSHA will be raising its penalties for infractions, ACCA hilary Atkins has the details.
Alabama’s New Non-Compete Act Goes Into Effect January 1, 2016
IE3 has the details on a new law in Alabama that may affect contractors.
California Court Extends Whistleblower Protection To Third Party Violations
A California Appeals Court recently held that the Labor Code which protects employees from retaliation for reporting illegal conduct to […]
Jersey City, New Jersey Adopts Paid Sick Leave
Jersey City, NJ, is the most recent locality in New Jersey to require employers give paid sick leave.
IRS Announces 2016 Benefit Plan Limits and Thresholds
Last week the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the various 2016 dollar limitations for retirement plan contributions and other retirement-related […]
New California Law Aims to Bridge Gender Wage Inequity Gap
A new California law aimed at equal pay goes into effect on January 1. 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.
A Recap on Labor and Employment News: What to Look Out for in 2016
2015 was a hot year for labor and employment news and 2016 is going to be just as hot.
NLRB Cracks Down on Internal Investigations by Employers
The NLRB has again ruled against employers on what is permissible for internal investigations.
Florida Opens Doors (Slightly) for Businesses to Sue Under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice Act
Businesses in Florida can now file claims under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practice Act.
Can We Store Customers’ Credit Card Information?
Can your store your customers’ credit card information? IE3 takes a look.
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.
What Are the Pros and Cons of a Salaried Position?
ACCA received another question about salaried versus hourly employees that IE3 is tackling.
Employers Need to Ensure Credit Card Processing Compliance In the Wake of Evolving Microchip Technology
There are new credit card compliance rules that you need to be aware of as a business owner. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.
Hawaii “Closes the Gap” on Medical Marijuana Law
Hawaii recently amended it’s 15 year old medical marijuana law.
