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The FTC’s New Rule Bans Majority of Non-Compete Agreements
Introduction On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission, chaired by Lina Khan, passed a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements. The FTC has determined that “non-competes are an unfair method of competition” and that a business conducts an unfair method of...
Deutschland erlaubt doppelte Staatsbürgerschaft ab 26. Juni 2024 ohne vorherige Beibehaltungs-Genehmigung und erleichtert damit das Leben deutscher „Expats“ in den USA
Until now, German citizens lost their German citizenship when they accepted another citizenship (such as through US naturalization). Since 2000, however, it has been possible to apply for an advance “retention approval” (Beibehaltungsgenehmigung) in advance from the...
Germany allows dual citizenship from June 26, 2024, on without prior “retention approval,” making life easier for German “expats” in the USA
Until now, German citizens lost their German citizenship when they accepted another citizenship (such as through US naturalization). Since 2000, however, it has been possible to apply for an advance “retention approval” (Beibehaltungsgenehmigung) in advance from the...
Neues Thema: Corporate Transparency Act – Meldepflicht nicht nur für Gesellschaften!
In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which is intended to bring the U.S. into compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. It will primarily achieve this by requiring certain entities to register with the...
What Everyone Needs to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act (Whether or Not a Corporation!)
In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which is intended to bring the U.S. into compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. It will primarily achieve this by requiring certain entities to register with the...
Das amerikanische Arbeitsministerium (DOL) veröffentlicht neue Regelung zur Einstufung „unabhängiger Auftragnehmer“ gemäß FLSA
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule amending the criteria used to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is available here....
The DOL Publishes Final Rule Regarding Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule amending the criteria used to determine whether a worker qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is available here....
DER CTA KOMMT! Meldepflicht nach dem Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) takes effect in two stages, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. The CTA is particularly aimed at beneficial ownership reporting by “small” businesses. In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”),...
THE CTA IS COMING! THE CTA IS COMING! Be Aware and Ready for When the Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) takes effect in two stages, January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025. The CTA is particularly aimed at beneficial ownership reporting by “small” businesses. In January 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”),...
Wie findet man qualifizierte Führungkräfte in den USA?
Wie findet man qualifizierte Führungkräfte in den USA? Personalberater Tilman Bender kennt sich aus und spricht aus Erfahrung in diesem neuen Interview mit dem Markt und Mittelstand-Magazin, „Der Kampf um Topleute in den USA ist härter“ (Februar 2024). Sie finden das...