Employer advisory: New Jersey court reinforces high standards for classifying workers as independent contractors. By Steven C. DePalma On August 2, 2022, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion holding that workers of a drywall installation business were: (a) hired on a needed basis; (b) who used their own equipment; (c) provided certificates…
When it comes to workplace compliance, business owners need to know a lot of things. If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry! This blog post will provide you with an overview of what you need to know about corporate compliance. We’ll discuss the definition of compliance and how you can contact us to…
Marco Gonzalez Earlier this week the US Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection released a business alert concerning the handling, illegal use, and sharing of location, health and other sensitive data by businesses. The FTC Alert discusses the marketplace that compiles consumer’s data on health and location, and how that information is retrieved, distributed…
Federal Court Reinstates U.S. Department of Labor’s Rule on Classification of Workers as Independent Contractors or Employees under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act Written By: Steven C. DePalma On March 22, 2022, a Federal Court reinstated a previously withdrawn final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) on January 6, 2021 that…
Outside General Counsel™ Solutions Legal Alert: 3 Tips On How To Protect Your Company From Ransomware Attacks At the beginning of July, software service provider Kaseya reported some shocking news that made headlines throughout the globe: It was attacked by hackers who embedded malware into the company’s network, allowing them to carry out ransomware attacks…
Buyer Beware: Know The Difference Between Outside General Counsel vs. Outside General Counsel ™ Solutions In the market for outside general counsel? You’re not alone. Many small- and mid-size businesses opt for outside general counsel, rather than in-house attorneys, to manage their legal needs. But not all law firms that provide outside general counsel services…
Marijuana In the Workplace: Managing Risk Amidst The Changing Landscape Feeling confused about how to create and enforce policies against marijuana use among employees? “Welcome to the club,” says Christopher Santomassimo, a partner at Santomassimo Davis LLP Outside General Counsel™ Solutions, a New Jersey-based firm with offices in New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York. “A lot of employers have been so…
Employers May Be Obligated To Pay 100% Of COBRA Premiums Pursuant To Stimulus Bill The newly enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “ARP”) requires certain employers to offer free COBRA between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021, to eligible employees who lost their jobs and for their covered relatives that will allow…
7 Elements Of A Legally Effective Compliance Program An effective compliance program has never been more crucial to a company’s success and management of risk. Compliance programs, comprised of internal policies and procedures created in order to meet standards set by laws and regulations and to assure that a company is following the rules, were…
Prepare for an OFCCP audit Santomassimo Davis LLP can help you and your business prepare for an OFCCP audit. The OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) is a U.S. Department of Labor agency tasked to prevent federal contractors and subcontractors from using discriminatory employment practices when hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, or compensating employees. If…
