BREAKING: Nebraska Legislature Amends Paid Sick Leave Law—Key Requirements Still Apply
Yesterday, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB415, amending the Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act—the statewide paid sick leave law approved by voters in November 2024 that requires private employers to provide paid sick leave benefits to ... READ MORE
Mental Health Parity Final Rule Enforcement Paused
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires group health plans to provide mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits equal to medical/surgical benefits. In September 2024, federal agencies issued the 2024 MHPA ... READ MORE
What Employer Health and Welfare Plan Sponsors Should Know: Tobacco Surcharges and Legal Risk
Employer plan sponsors that impose tobacco use surcharges on participants enrolled in group health plans should take immediate notice of recent litigation and enforcement trends targeting wellness program compliance under the Affordable Care Act (AC ... READ MORE
2025 Employer's Guide: Navigating the New Landscape of Immigration Enforcement
In an era marked by rapid changes in immigration policies and enforcement practices, understanding the evolving landscape of immigration enforcement has never been more critical for employers and employees alike. The McGrath North Labor & Employment ... READ MORE
Breaking: Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule To Outlaw Non-Compete Agreements
Under the direction of President Biden, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a proposed rule that will outlaw non-compete agreements in the workplace. Back in July 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14036 directing the FTC to eith ... READ MORE
