April 29, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]
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April 15, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Noncompete agreements are under siege across the country, and Washington State just became the latest state to ban them almost entirely. On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 into law. When it takes effect on June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants in Washington will be void and […]
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April 09, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]
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February 10, 2026 | Posted By: Dave Scher
Selling a business you’ve built from the ground up is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make as an entrepreneur. Whether you’re ready to retire, pursue a new venture, or capitalize on the value you’ve created, the process of selling a business can be complex, emotional, and fraught with potential pitfalls. This guide […]
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December 26, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
New York City employers are heading into 2026 with a meaningful shift on the horizon. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to take office on January 1, 2026, and early reporting on his transition and public agenda points toward a more worker-first regulatory environment. Even where the city cannot implement a proposal on its own, the […]
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August 15, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
The rise of pay transparency laws across the United States is changing the way employers advertise jobs, set compensation, and attract talent. While Florida has yet to enact its own pay transparency statute, employers in the state are far from immune to the growing legal and cultural expectations around salary disclosure. As more states mandate […]
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August 04, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
A recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision is raising eyebrows and setting important precedent about the legal boundaries of referral-based compensation in the healthcare industry. In a July 2025 ruling, the appellate court upheld the conviction of a California man under the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act of 2018 (“EKRA”), offering a cautionary tale […]
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June 19, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
In today’s workplace, addressing misconduct promptly and fairly is essential for maintaining employee morale and mitigating legal risk. A well-conducted workplace investigation can mean the difference between resolving an issue internally or facing a costly and reputation-risking lawsuit. The lawyers at Hoyer Law Group have worked with organizations of all sizes, navigating everything from isolated […]
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May 24, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
In January 2025, workplace compliance underwent a significant shift with the issuance of Executive Order 14173 by President Donald Trump. Titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” this sweeping action has sparked concern, not just for federal contractors but increasingly for private employers as well. With its broad framing of diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
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May 05, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull
As immigration policy continues to generate national debate, Florida has taken one of the most aggressive stances in the country regarding employment verification. Since July 1, 2023, the state’s mandatory E-Verify law has imposed strict documentation requirements on private employers, backed by steep penalties for noncompliance. Now, in 2025, new legislation proposes to expand those […]
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December 31, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
Who is General Counsel? General Counsel (GC) is the top legal officer in a company, tasked with advising executives and overseeing all legal activities. The GC’s role differs based on the organization’s size; they might handle all legal responsibilities in a smaller company or manage a team of specialized lawyers in a larger company. They […]
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December 24, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes
Determining whether to file a lawsuit involves evaluating the potential costs, benefits, and effects. Lawsuits can be expensive, lengthy, and emotionally taxing, so it’s important to carefully weigh all factors. Key Points to Consider Before Filing a Lawsuit Evaluate the Strength of Your Case: Consider the chances of winning based on the evidence and legal […]
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