Engaging Independent Contractors: Balancing the Business Need with The Risk of Federal and State Tax Liability
January 11, 2024: Martin L. Borosko, Esq. (Moderator) and David Frankel, Esq. (Panelist) Speakers: Martin L. Borosko, Esq., Becker LLC Leo Varner, Principal, National State Tax Leader, UHY David Frankel, Esq., Becker LLC Depending upon the skill set mix required by a firm’s clients, more than 20% of the consultants deployed by an IT staffing […]
Employee Protections for Cannabis Use: What Employers Need to Know!
December 19, 2023: Written by Christopher Leddy, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. The unstoppable trend of marijuana legalization throughout the United States presents novel and unanticipated issues for employers. Although marijuana use will likely remain federally illegal for the foreseeable future, states often protect employees from adverse employment actions for off-duty and off-premises use. Employers […]
No-Poaching Agreements: A Protective Shield for Employers? Not So Much!
December 5, 2023: Written by: Erik Derr, Esq. & David Frankel, Esq. Becker LLC While many employers are aware of state laws governing restrictive covenants in employment agreements with their employees, employers should also be aware of recent regulations and trends pertaining to agreements entered into with other companies. One typical provision in these agreements […]
Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirement for Small Businesses
November 27. 2023: Written by: Kent L. Schwarz, Esq. and Maria Matkou, Esq. Becker LLC Effective January 1, 2024, many small businesses must begin disclosing information about their owners, officers, and controlling persons to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). While the rules are designed […]
Martin L. Borosko, Esq. serves as a panelist at the TechServe Alliance Annual Conference
November 15, 2023 Legal Minefields and Ticking Time Bombs: Compliance in an Age of Uncertainty Moderator: Robert Brown, Chief Executive & Legal Officer, Carlton National Resources Panelists: Litigation and Compliance and Regulations, Oh My! Operating a business in today’s litigious climate is fraught with potential liability. Statutes, case law, and regulations aren’t always clear and […]
Navigating Non-Compete Agreements in the Ever Changing Labor Market
November 13, 2024 Written by Erik Derr, Esq. and David Frankel, Esq. Recent years have seen the shift in the sands of the regulatory landscape, with more and more statutes and policies barring employers from the benefit of post-employment non-competition agreements. Non-compete agreements have typically been used to prevent employees from competing in the industry […]