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2026 NJSA Law Day Presentation: “Future-Proofing Compliance: AI, Contracts, and Employment”
February 5, 2026: Presented by Christopher Leddy and Maria Matkou, Becker LLC Becker LLC Staffing Team Members Christopher Leddy, Esq. and Maria Matkou, Esq. educated the
BACK TO ECONOMIC REALITY WITH VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE COMPANIES
Written By: Christopher Leddy, Esq. and Maria Matkou, Esq. In line with President Trump’s prior term, the current administration is signaling a more favorable stance
The New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act
Written By: Christopher Leddy, Esq. and Maria Matkou, Esq. The New Jersey Pay and Benefit Transparency Act (the “Act”), effective June 1, 2025, requires employers
Becker LLC Staffing Industry M&A Podcast: Working Capital Discussion with Jeremy Falendysz from UHY
Over the past two years, we have received a number of requests asking us to dedicate one of our podcasts to Working Capital. In what
How Low Can You Go? Recent Federal Court Decision on FLSA Class Certification Looms Ominous for Trucking Employers
Written by Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Trucking company owners are well-versed in the potential tax exposure and legal risks of misclassifying employees as
Christopher Leddy, Esq. Gives Legal Update at the Spring TempNet Conference
March 28, 2025 Staffing Team member Christopher Leddy, Esq. gave the attendees at the Spring 2025 TempNet Conference an essential legal update on aspects that are affecting
How Low Can You Go? Recent Federal Court Decision on FLSA Class Certification Looms Ominous for Trucking Employers
Written by Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Trucking company owners are well-versed in the potential tax exposure and legal risks of misclassifying employees as independent contractors. A recent federal court decision in the Northern District of Illinois further heightened this risk. The court in Shumate v. Forsage, Inc., Case No. 1:24-cv-00931,
Christopher Leddy, Esq. Gives Legal Update at the Spring TempNet Conference
March 28, 2025 Staffing Team member Christopher Leddy, Esq. gave the attendees at the Spring 2025 TempNet Conference an essential legal update on aspects that are affecting their industry which included employment law changes, contract considerations and the growing role of artificial intelligence in the staffing industry. Chris’ key topics included: AI
Red Alert: Examining the Elevated Risk of Mistakes with Employee Benefits Diligence.
Marty Borosko, Esq., Staffing Practice Leader from Becker LLC, recently sat down with Sarah Miskel, VP of Private Equity Due Diligence at the Marsh McClennan Agency, where they discussed the elevated risk acquirers in the HCM and staffing industry take on when they make mistakes during the employee benefit diligence.
Excessive Expense Reimbursements are not a “Golden Ticket” to Reducing Overtime Pay
Written by: David Frankel, Esq. & Maria Matkou, Esq. On November 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published FLSA2024-01 (the “Opinion Letter”), opining as to whether daily expense payments for tools and equipment may be excluded from employees’ regular rates when calculating overtime. Although opinion letters are non-binding, they can