Most employers know that the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) applies to them if they have at least 50 employees within a 75-mile radius. But how do remote workers factor into that calculation? What if a business has 45 employees who report to the office every day in Sidney and 6 employees who... Read more »
Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is set to implement a new regulatory and reporting system for corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other business entities. Under the CTA, many legal entities will be required to report to the federal government’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) identifying information about the individuals who... Read more »
Ohio voters decided to join a growing number of states on November 7 by legalizing marijuana for recreational use for adults over the age of 21. Ohioans will soon be able to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and 15 grams of marijuana extract. They can also possess marijuana plants to cultivate... Read more »
FGKS Law's 40th Anniversary Open House On October 25, 2023, FGKS Law celebrated its 40th anniversary with an open house at its newly renovated home office in Sidney, Ohio. The event brought together clients, employees, and former staff members, including founding partners John Garmhausen, Ralph Keister, and Jim Shenk. Also in attendance was Bonnie Faulkner,... Read more »
At the end of last year, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2023, which included new legal protections for pregnant and nursing workers, aptly named the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP” Act) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). While many employers are aware of these new laws, they... Read more »
At the end of last year, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2023, which included new legal protections for pregnant and nursing workers, aptly named the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (“PUMP” Act) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). While many employers are aware of these new laws, they... Read more »
Employee Retention: The Role of Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans Many employers are struggling with employee hiring and retention. When it comes to employee retention, competition is fierce, and a good portion of the workforce are employees that are willing to move jobs, often for far less in wage increases or benefit advantages than in past... Read more »
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