The Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA) was enacted on September 28, 2024 in California, providing additional protections to freelance workers and independent contractors. The focus of the law is on workers’ rights to a...
Nov 13, 2024
General Employment Issues
NLRB General Counsel Takes Aim at Non-Competes and “Stay or Pay” Provisions
NLRB General Counsel (National Labor Relations Board), Jennifer Abruzzo, on October 7, 2024, released a staff memo providing enforcement guidance to regional offices investigating employers for illegal employment practices....
Sep 18, 2024
General Employment Issues
New York Enacts Retail Worker Safety Act to Protect Employees from Workplace Violence
New York recently passed a law to address the problem of workplace violence. On September 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Retail Worker Safety Act,” (the “Act”) requiring retail employers to take certain...
In May 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning virtually all non-competition agreements. Several lawsuits were quickly filed challenging the rule. On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the...
Businesses in New York should take note that New York’s “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act (FIFA) goes into effect on August 28, 2024. As we reported earlier this year, the law requires written contracts with freelancers...
Aug 06, 2024
Immigration Law
Visa Options For Entrepreneurs
Most U.S. work visas involve a U.S. employer sponsoring a foreign national to work in the United States. However, immigration law also allows qualifying foreign nationals to obtain a visa to start their own business. There...
Jul 30, 2024
General Employment Issues
What to Consider When Applying for Third Country National Processing
Third Country National (TCN) processing is when an individual applies for a U.S. visa in a country other than their home country. While there can be benefits to taking this path, it can also present unique challenges...
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule revising some of the requirements for eligibility for overtime. The new rule increases the salary threshold to qualify for an exemption from federal...
Jul 08, 2024
KM&M News
KM&M Adds Renowned Entertainment Labor Lawyer David Korduner as a Partner in Los Angeles
KM&M is proud to announce that entertainment labor attorney and executive David Korduner has joined the firm as a partner in Los Angeles. Mr. Korduner has nearly 30 years of experience in the entertainment labor field,...
An EB-1A green card is a great option for those who qualify because of its many benefits. However, it is a limited category available only to certain applicants with extraordinary abilities. The requirements are stringent,...