Members of the Nebraska Legislature introduced over 100 legislative resolutions for interim studies thus far during the 2016 legislative session. Although March 29, 2016, was the last day a senator could introduce an interim study, each standing committee may introduce one additional study prior to adjournment sine die, which is […]
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DOL Issues Proposed Regulations Implementing Paid Sick Leave Executive Order
As you may recall, on September 7, 2015 (Labor Day), President Obama signed Executive Order 13706, which requires federal contractors to provide their employees with paid sick leave. On February 24, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) implementing that Executive Order. The NPRM […]
Final DOL Overtime Regulations Getting Closer…
On March 14, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) sent its final draft of the final overtime regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) to begin the last stage of the review process. Once the document receives OMB approval, which typically takes 30-60 days, the regulations will be […]
Executing Successful Joint Ventures (Part 4): Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the joint venture last? Some joint ventures are intended to have unlimited terms. Others may be limited to the duration of a specific project. Still others may expire or change by operation of law, as when a concession right requiring local ownership expires. When a joint venture […]
New Reporting Requirements for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations
The Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) imposes new reporting requirements for social welfare and community benefit organizations formed under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The new requirements, found in Section 506 of the Internal Revenue Code, also impose penalties for failure to comply. […]