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Under a relatively new Ohio law passed in 2022, oral farm leases and written leases without specified termination dates will automatically renew for another year unless landowners provide written notice of termination by September 1st. It's crucial for landowners leasing farmland to understand these requirements to avoid unintended lease extensions. Read more from FGKS Law here: https://lnkd.in/gjxTy8wa #farmleases #aglaw

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has seen significant developments since its enactment in June 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finally issued its comprehensive regulations to implement the PWFA on April 15, 2024. Learn more about the key points and implications of these regulations here: https://lnkd.in/gtFAmmh5

The FTC's final rule banning most non-compete agreements and the DOL's increase to the salary threshold for exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act are set to reshape the employment landscape. Learn more about these impactful changes, as well as strategies for navigating them in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/gNUScsZT #EmploymentLaw #NonCompete

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has seen significant developments since its enactment in June 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finally issued its comprehensive regulations to implement the PWFA on April 15, 2024. Learn more about the key points and implications of these regulations here: https://lnkd.in/gtFAmmh5

With this morning's presentation to the Sidney Shelby HR Council, I have officially wrapped up my tour of the local chambers and my presentation on 2024 labor and employment law updates. Featuring stops in: Troy, Wapakoneta (pictured here), Piqua, and Sidney. Many great discussions were had with local businesses and HR professionals. We are STILL waiting on updates/final regulations for some of the topics we discussed (the EEOC's final regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - overdue (pun intended!); the DOL's proposed increase to the salary threshold for exempt employees - expected in April; additional guidance from Ohio about recreational marijuana - expected later this summer; and the FTC's proposed rule banning non-compete agreements - also expected in April) - if you are not signed up for FGKS Law's Client Alerts, head over to our website at www.fgks-law.com and wait for the "Stay Informed" box to pop up. We will be keeping a careful eye on these topics, among others, and will update you as soon as there is more to know. If you have questions about what your business should be doing in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out. #FGKS #LocalLawFirm #RecreationalMarijuana #PWFA #PregnantWorkers #ExemptEmployees #NonCompetes

It was a fun night as always at this year's Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Congrats to FGKS Law attorney Phil Borger on stepping into the role of chair of the Chamber board for 2024. Josh Koltak accepted a beautification award on behalf of the firm in connection with its recent Sidney office remodel. A big thanks to the Chamber staff for all the hard work in making it a great evening! #hometownlawfirm

This past Friday, FGKS Law sponsored two teams at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County Bowl for Kids’ Sake event. It was a fun event for a terrific cause -- and we discovered our staff has some hidden bowling talents! #hometownlawfirm

This year FGKS Law was again included in the Dayton Business Journal's list of top Dayton-area law firms, as ranked by the number of local attorneys, coming in at #8. As the largest law firm between Dayton and Toledo, and with offices in Sidney, Troy, Celina, and Fort Loramie, FGKS Law is the premier law firm for businesses and individuals in west-central Ohio and beyond. The full list can be accessed here (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/g7mJZ4xa

Hometown Stations (Lima) interviewed FGKS Law attorneys Colleen Reilly Gong and Bryan Niemeyer after their presentation to the Wapakoneta Area Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Check out the video by clicking on the story below. #hometownlawfirm #smalltownfamous https://lnkd.in/gvVuhStH

The Corporate Transparency Act is here. If you have a small business, including a single member LLC or a land hold company, you are required to file a beneficial ownership information report with the federal government. FGKS Law can help. Learn how, as well as about filing deadlines, here: https://lnkd.in/gKVaizp8