U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Religious and Moral Exemptions in ACA Birth Control Mandate

On July 8, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Little Sisters of the Poor Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania, Case No. 19-431, addressing the regulatory exemption to the mandate for health plans to provide birth control. The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide […]

Employer FAQ – Must Read for Indiana Businesses Managing COVID-19 Impact

Blue Storefront during COVID-19

During this period of uncertainty and rapidly evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date.  Below are some frequently asked questions and answers with links to resources. Q:  Should I close my business? A:  It depends.  Be sure to check local mandates and guidelines.  On March 16, 2020, […]

Not Blowing Smoke: Indiana’s Marijuana Laws Keep Things Simple for Employers, for Now

Indiana State Capital before COVID-19

As most are aware, many states have recently repealed statutes criminalizing the possession or use of marijuana, at a minimum, created an exemption for medical use. Illinois,1 Michigan,2 Colorado,3  California,4 and Massachusetts 5 are among states that have fully decriminalized marijuana for personal use.  In addition, many states, such as Ohio, have declined to legalize marijuana for recreational […]

Takin’ Care of Business … and Gettin’ Overtime

Cook in Kitchen chopping fod

We all know the general rule about overtime:  Employees must be paid at 150% of their standard rate of pay (“time and a half”) for any time worked in excess of 40 hours per week, but certain employees, especially executive or managerial employees, are exempt.  In practice, the line between “exempt” and “nonexempt” employees is […]