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Erik Derr and David Frankel speak at NJSA Law Day
Erik Derr, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. co-presented at the New Jersey Staffing Alliance’s annual Law Day in Livingston, NJ covering the topic” An Overview
Happy Hunting: Recent Second Circuit Decision Spells a Fox Hunt for Social Media Rights
February 8, 2024 Written by: Joseph G Harraka, Jr, Esq. and Erik Derr, Esq. Becker LLC Who was the first to plant their flag on
New Background Check Requirement – March 20, 2024 Deadline
Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Employers performing background checks on applicants and employees are required to comply with the Fair Credit
BIDEN ADMINSTRATION’S FINAL RULE REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR CLASSIFICATIONS
January 16, 2024: Written by Joseph G. Harraka, Jr., Esq., Anthony J. Vizzoni, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Any trucking company or other business that
Engaging Independent Contractors: Balancing the Business Need with The Risk of Federal and State Tax Liability
January 11, 2024: Martin L. Borosko, Esq. (Moderator) and David Frankel, Esq. (Panelist) Speakers: Martin L. Borosko, Esq., Becker LLC Leo Varner, Principal, National State
Employee Protections for Cannabis Use: What Employers Need to Know!
December 19, 2023 Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. The unstoppable trend of marijuana legalization throughout the United States presents novel and
Look Up! Recent NJDOL Settlement Reminds that Federal Statutes Provide the Floor for Worker Protections, not a Ceiling
November 4, 2024 Many trucking companies look to federal statutes and related authority for guidance on a myriad of labor-related issues, including whether to classify workers as independent contractors or employees. Although consulting federal legal authority is necessary, it is not, on its own, sufficient: federal law provides a floor
Employers Prepare for the Next Round: NLRB Takes Aim at Non-Competes and “Stay or Pay Provisions”
October 22, 2024: Written by Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. After the FTC’s recent attempt to ban non-compete agreements was stopped by the courts, the Office of the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”), Jennifer A. Abruzzo, issued Memorandum GC 25-01 affirming her intent
Unpacking the Complex & Often Misunderstood World of Tail Insurance in the Staffing Industry
October 3, 2024 October 3, 2024: Martin Borosko, Managing Member and Staffing Practice Leader sat down with the Acrisure team of Kevin Tuner, Vice President and Tony D’Amicantonio, Client Advisor to discuss a very much-misunderstood and critical topic of tail insurance. Key Takeaways: To watch their discussion, follow the link below: View
Ryan Saves the Day: Federal Court in Texas Strikes Enforcement of FTC Non-Compete Ban
August 21, 2024 Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. Employers everywhere, take a deep breath—the September 4, 2024 effective date for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) ban on non-compete agreements (the “FTC Rule”) has been set aside. After a four month battle in the United States District Court for the Northern