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GrayRobinson Appoints Elizabeth DeConti to Lead Regulated Products Section
ORLANDO, Fla. – GrayRobinson is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth A. DeConti to lead its Regulated Products Section, which includes the firm’s nationally ranked Alcohol Law Team. “We are excited to have Elizabeth DeConti leading our Regulated Products Section,” said GrayRobinson President
From Joint Employers to Oyster Shuckers: DOL Issues Opinion Letters on Hospitality Sector Wage Issues
Is an oyster shucker who works in the “front of the house” allowed to share in the tip pool? Are a hotel restaurant and related members club joint employers for overtime purposes? The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued
Feds to Charge $100K for H-1B Visas: Employer FAQs + Action Plan
The Trump administration upended the immigration and workforce strategy for many tech employers and other businesses late Friday when it announced that it would begin charging a $100,000 entry fee for each H-1B visa recipient. After a few hours of
Here Are the Jobs Covered By the “No Tax on Tips” Law – and What Employers Should Do Next
Employers got a sneak peek at the jobs that will qualify for the “no tax on tips” deduction over the holiday weekend thanks to a list obtained by Axios. The September 1 release provides the first real clarity on which occupations
A Legal Guide to Worksite Immigration Compliance in an Evolving Landscape
As immigration enforcement priorities continue to shift, workplace inspections and audits are on the rise in 2025. Construction sites, hotels, farms, and restaurants are among the industries most frequently impacted. This legal guide offers a timely overview of what businesses
Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your August 2025 To-Do List
Here are the top ten items you should tackle in August, based on the latest workplace law developments and upcoming critical compliance dates: _ Learn how the big budget bill impacts your workplace. Don’t have time to slog through 1,000+ pages
Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your July To-Do List
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. To ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an
An Employer’s Playbook For ICE Audits And Workplace Raids
Immigration enforcement across the country has raised tensions at workplaces across all industries, with federal officials ratcheting up the pressure – what if your business is next? This Insight will provide you with a detailed playbook: proactive steps to take
Employers Advised to Prepare Now for Government Fraud Detection Site Visits
Employers who employ H-1B, L-1, R-1 foreign nationals, or are pursuing EB-5 immigrant investor program visas should prepare for the likelihood of an unannounced site visit by the government. The USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Directorate was established
The Surprising Ways Your Company Can Be Liable for Human Trafficking – And 4 Steps to Minimize Dangers
The phrase alone – human trafficking – is enough to stir outrage, discomfort, or disbelief. What many employers may not realize, however, is that you do not have to be a “trafficker” to be held liable for trafficking. Companies across industries, from
Best Practices to Safeguard Your Company’s Trade Secrets — Case Study
The number one risk for trade secrets exfiltration is from insider threats—employees, contractors, or even executives with access to sensitive information who either intentionally or accidentally compromise it. Sometimes it’s malicious, other times, it’s accidental; like emailing a client list
Where Do We Stand? An Action Plan for Employers on Tip Credit Compliance and the 80/20 Rule
Many employers in hospitality and other service industries take the tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under federal wage and hour law – but complying with evolving rules has been challenging in recent years. When can tipped employees be