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Employee vs Independent Contractor: Considerations for Determining Employment Status

Employee vs Independent Contractor: Considerations for Determining Employment Status

by Holly Conti | Jun 24, 2020 | Employment Law, Business

In Idaho, a worker’s status is an important factual determination that requires a detailed analysis. To determine whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor involves the careful consideration of several different tests throughout the Idaho Code and...
Health Center’s Duty to Report Provider Misconduct

Health Center’s Duty to Report Provider Misconduct

by Holly Conti | Jun 19, 2020 | Employment Law

Under Idaho law, a health center must report a physician or physician assistant (“PA”) to the Board of Medicine for providing treatment that falls below the standard of care for any violation.  However, it is appropriate to only report violations of the standard of...
What COVID-19 Might Mean for Employer Contributions to Your 401K Retirement

What COVID-19 Might Mean for Employer Contributions to Your 401K Retirement

by Holly Conti | Jun 10, 2020 | Employment Law, Covid-19

It’s common during a recession for employers to reduce business costs however they can, without necessarily laying off employees. One option is to reduce employer contributions to employee 401 (k) plans. How much notice is required depends on the type of retirement...
What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

What Employers Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

by Holly Conti | Mar 25, 2020 | Employment Law, Business, Covid-19, Labor Law

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act was signed into law to help protect workers affected by school and office closures due to COVID-19 by and requiring certain employers to provide additional assistance. If you’re an employer, here’s what...
Stop, Overtime! Federal Rule Change Brings the Hammer Down on Overtime Rates

Stop, Overtime! Federal Rule Change Brings the Hammer Down on Overtime Rates

by juneknoel | Jan 20, 2020 | Employment Law

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published a final rule making an additional 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Employers not specifically exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay...

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