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Navigate the Latest Employment Law Changes with Confidence

Client Alert, Multimedia

Presented by BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Group, Bryan Meek.

Originally Aired August 7, 2024

Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve in employment law and other issues impacting human resources? Join us for an exclusive webinar where we delve into two major updates transforming the HR landscape:

  1. New Fair Labor Standards Act Changes for Exempt Employees
  2. Federal Trade Commission's Nationwide Ban on Non-Competes Discover how these groundbreaking changes will impact organizations nationwide and what they need to do to ensure compliance.

This is a must-attend event for HR professionals and others looking to protect their companies from employment liability. Key Takeaways:

  • Detailed breakdown of the new FLSA regulations for exempt employees.
  • Insights into the FTC's non-compete ban and its implications for workforces.
  • Practical steps to update policies and practices. 


Starting an Advanced Practice Provider Practice

Advanced practice providers (APPs), which includes non-physician providers such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse anesthetists, commonly start their own healthcare practices. Practices may provide, for example, service offerings such as primary care, anesthesiology, mental health, and aesthetics (medical spas). However, there are a number of considerations and steps that must be taken for APPs to compliantly function independently.

FTC Increases Targeting of Companies Lacking Cyber Protection

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released a comprehensive cybersecurity report outlining key findings and recommendations based on emerging threats, trends in data breaches, and strategies for businesses to enhance their cybersecurity posture observed over the last year.

New Federal Medical Conscience Rule and Its Implications

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued a Final Rule to clarify protections for healthcare providers who refuse services based on religious or moral beliefs. This includes protection against discrimination for refusing procedures like assisted suicide or abortion. The OCR can receive complaints, conduct investigations, and enforce these protections. Entities are encouraged to update policies accordingly and display a model notice provided by the OCR.

Marijuana Reclassification and APRN/PA Prescribing

Marijuana is expected to be reclassified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) from a Schedule I controlled substance to a Schedule III controlled substance as a result of efforts by the Biden administration.

Federal Trade Commission Voids Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its Final Rule containing regulations impacting non-compete agreements across the country for all employees. The Final Rule implements some of the most impactful changes to employment law during this century. The Final Rule will take effect 120 days from its publication in the Federal Register, which we expect to occur within the next few weeks.