The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued a 15-page briefing addressing the difference between an independent contractor and an employee, signaling an increased focus on misclassification – situations in which someone who should be classified as an employee has been treated as an independent contractor instead. Before discussing the DOL’s briefing, I will review […]
Ms. Myer to Speak About Employment Law Matters of Concern to Small Businesses April 25
Ms. Myer will speak to the Atlanta Bar Association’ Solo and Small Firm Section on April 25 on issues in employment law of concern to small businesses.
What Are The Rules For Using Interns?
This is the time of year when students looking to explore a career interest or to gain experience are applying for unpaid summer internships. As employers consider “hiring” interns, they should bear certain rules in mind in order to avoid running into problems with the U.S. Department of Labor or the IRS. It is easy […]
Update on the Confusing Changes to Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Law (Covenants Not to Compete, Not to Solicit Customers, Not to Solicit Employees and Not to Disclose Confidential Information)
Georgia has had a great deal of activity in the past few years regarding its laws governing restrictive covenants in employment agreements. The result has been a great deal of uncertainty, even though (ironically) the stated reason for much of the activity was to provide certainty. Here is a summary of what has happened to […]
Now is the Time to Make Sure That Your Independent Contractors are Really Independent Contractors and Not Employees
Most businesses have figured out that W-2 employees must have taxes deducted from their paychecks, and that the business must remit a variety of employee and employer taxes to various governmental authorities on behalf of each of its employees. This means that the employer must keep track of the taxes that are deducted from each […]
