Labor & Employment Law Update

On October 30, 2020, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) released a final rule under ERISA that redefines a plan fiduciary’s duties when making investment decisions.  Despite the overwhelmingly negative feedback in response to the DOL’s proposed rule in June, the final rule arguably goes even further to underscore the importance […]

In September 2020, the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule clarifying how to analyze whether a worker can be classified as an independent contractor or an employee, a summary of which can be found here. On January 6, 2021, after considering public comments, the DOL announced its final rule, […]

While we are still waiting for guidance from the USCIS on this year’s cap season, employers who wish to register for an opportunity to obtain an H-1B visa under the 2021/22 annual quota (or cap) should anticipate registrations to be filed this March.  If you are interested in sponsoring H-1B […]

On March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided employers some flexibility in complying with Form I-9 requirements related to Form I-9.  As the pandemic continues, DHS has extended this policy multiple times, most recently through December 31, 2020. As a reminder, DHS has deferred the physical presence […]

On Monday, October 26, 2020, the Secretary of the Treasury announced its annual cost-of-living adjustments to the contribution limits applicable to retirement plans, effective January 1, 2021, as follows: Limit on the annual benefit under a defined benefit plan: unchanged at $230,000 Defined contribution plan limits: Overall contribution limit: increased […]