Advisory Insights provide a time analysis of today’s significant business legal and regulatory trends that face the business world locally, regionally and nationally.
Employer-Related Compliance Trends in 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 32)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed employer-related compliance trends in 2023. Stuart talked about pay transparency laws requiring employers to include salary range information in job postings, employee privacy laws governing how data is used in employment relationships, and more.
FTC Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 31)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements. Stuart talked about how this ban, if enacted, would extend to nearly all work arrangements, including unpaid or volunteer positions, apprentices, and independent contractors, in addition to regular employees.
FTC Cracks Down on Companies Non-Compete Restrictions (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 30)
On the episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is cracking down on companies that have non-compete restrictions. Stuart gives a quick update on the current state of non-compete agreements, noting that there is a lot of uncertainty and that this could have a chilling effect on the professional fields.
Five Sections in Your Employee Manual Which Should Be Overhauled (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 29)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed the five sections of your employee manual that should be overhauled to comply with changing laws. He covered topics such as regulating employee appearance, work arrangements, and communication.
Employer Privacy Laws and What You Need to Know in 2023 (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 28)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed how new employer privacy laws in New York and California are restricting the use of artificial intelligence and personal data. Stuart advises companies who are using this technology to hire a law firm with experience in this area to help them navigate the new laws and trends.
Marijuana and Psychedelics in Your Workplace (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 27)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm discussed marijuana and psychedelics in your workplace. As an increasing number of states are legalizing marijuana and psychedelics, employers are left wondering what their stance on these substances should be. Stuart offers advice for employers who wish to develop policies which are permissible in this changing legal landscape.
HR Audit Checklist (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 8)
Oberman Law’s Stuart Oberman discussed the importance of compliance with wage and hour laws on this episode of Advisory Insights. Stuart offered an HR audit checklist which included six key areas of focus for businesses, including classification of employees, documentation and maintenance of personnel files, and recordkeeping requirements for new and existing hires.
HR National Legislative Update (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 7)
Massachusetts is about to become the 18th state in the country to ban discrimination based on hairstyle. It’s just one example of how laws and regulations affecting the workplace can start in one or two states and spread across the country. Stuart Oberman offers an HR national legislative update in this episode of Advisory Insights, and cautions employers to stay alert and plan for changes which might otherwise trip them up.
Tax Consequences of a Practice Sale (Advisory Insights Podcast, Episode 11)
On this episode of Advisory Insights, Stuart Oberman talked with Danielle McBride, Partner at Oberman Law Firm, on corporate sales transactions. She emphasized the importance of involving a CPA early in the transaction to ensure that the proper documentation is in place to avoid double taxation.
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