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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announces nationwide ban of non-compete agreements.  What do I do now? On Wednesday, April 24, a significant change rocked the employment landscape […]

Last week was a BUSY week in the world of employment law. I equate it to a category 5 hurricane for meteorologists.   So let’s talk about […]

With less than a month to go before the implementation of the new independent contractor rule, what have you done to make sure you are compliant? […]

(Regardless of Your Size) In November of 2022, a new law was passed that affects all LLC owners. Beginning in January 2024, companies will be required […]

Rounding out day four of why you may need to update your handbook is the legal protections your handbook could provide. Your Handbook Could Be Used […]

4 Reasons to Consult an Attorney about Your Handbook Part 3: It May Not Reflect Your Commitment to DEI  by Jacqueline Hopkins, 12.6.2023 Many companies have […]

by Jacqueline Hopkins, 12.5.2023 Back again on day two of why it may be time to review your employee handbook. Throughout the week, we are highlighting […]

by Jacqueline Hopkins, 12.4.2023 It’s that time of year again when companies review their employee handbooks and begin making updates that will be effective in the […]

Loutel cofounder, and Newtown attorney, Christina Reger, has once again been named the prestigious title of Super Lawyer for 2024, marking her fourth consecutive year earning […]

By Jacqueline Hopkins Last Thursday, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule on Joint Employers that expands the factors used to determine joint employer status.  This […]

Our thoughts go to the many innocent lives lost due to the events occurring in Israel.  As we have seen in recent years, current events, whether […]

In case you missed it, on August 31, 2023, the U.. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed new overtime regulations. Did you hear about it? Now, I […]

Last week the EEOC released an updated technical assistance document explaining that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies not only to employees but also to […]

Small businesses can now apply to receive a one-time grant of $500 toward their existing PECO natural gas account. The grant will be applied directly to […]

Well now, doesn’t this look vaguely familiar? School is closed, students are at home working asynchronously and parents are expected to go to work.  There is […]

Did you happen to catch Loutel’s co-founder, Tina Reger, on ABC News? In a segment featuring the NAWBO Greater Philadelphia Conference, “Embracing Our Differences,” in Wayne, […]

As part of my passion for law and continued career growth, I’ve joined forces with my dear friend and colleague, Robyn Pollack to form Loutel Law […]

We are excited to share that LOUTEL was named a 2023 Professional Excellence Award winner by The Legal Intelligencer as a Law Firm Innovator! The Law […]

 Yesterday, President Biden appointed Julie Su as the next Deputy Labor Secretary succeeding Martin J. Walsh, who announced his retirement effect in March.  Ms. Su comes […]

By Christina M. Reger, Esq. and Jacqueline Hopkins The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a new proposed rule that will change the way workers are classified. The Employee […]

By Christina M. Reger, Esq. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has signed into law the ‘Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Ordinance.’  Can your local municipality be far behind? […]

By Christina M. Reger, Esq. Congratulations to Christina Reger, Law Offices of Christina Reger, LLC! The Awards Committee for NAWBO’s Woman Business Owner (WBO) of the Year Award, […]

By Christina M. Reger, Esq. On Friday, the CDC published updated guidance on all things mask wearing from use to care. Even more significantly, the site provides guidance […]

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA MONROE DIVISION Read the full PDF here: LINK

On August 23, 2021, FDA announced the first approval of a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, and will now […]

By Charlotte A. Burrows On November 20, we will observe Transgender Day of Remembrance – a sobering day to recognize and honor those who have lost their […]

By Andrea Hsu The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has won the lottery to hear legal challenges to the Biden administration’s vaccine rule that affects some […]

By Andrew C. McCarthy President Biden’s vaccine mandate, issued through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is not scheduled to go into effect until January […]