Rimon attorneys Nick Curley and Gavin Fearey assisted client Texas Blockchain Council in crafting its comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on implementation of the GENIUS Act. Broadly, the letter stands for the “North Star” guiding principle that people and businesses use payment stablecoins because they view them like “cash in hand.”…

The budget bill that was passed in July 2025 fulfilled a campaign promise to eliminate taxes on overtime pay and tips.  The law is retroactive to the beginning of 2025 giving those who worked overtime an additional six months of tax-free wages, subject to certain limitations. No Tax on Overtime The budget bill that was…

On May 14, 2025 Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (S.B. 29) into law. S.B. 29, which took effect immediately, is a bold step to align Texas law with key Delaware corporate governance principles. S.B. 29 proposes significant amendments to the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC) focusing on corporate governance. S.B. 29 follows…

Payroll deductions are governed by both state and federal law and generally fall under one of two categories: Deductions authorized by law or Deductions which are both voluntary authorized by the employee and for the employee’s benefit. Legally authorized deductions are mandatory deductions that employers must withhold from employees’ wages. These deductions include: Federal income…

On April 17, 2024, the U.S Supreme Court held in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis Missouri, et. al., that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating in decisions, such as job transfers, even if the transfer doesn’t cause significant harm or “significant employment disadvantage.” Jatonya Clayborn Muldrow claimed her employer,…

On April 11, 2024, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) announced that it has concluded its review and has approved the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed new overtime rule increasing the minimum weekly salary for exempt employees. The DOL’s proposed overtime regulation extends overtime protections to 3.6 million salaried workers who…

For the past four years we all have been dealing with COVID-19 and following the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state protocols on when to quarantine (exposure) and isolate (test positive) regarding COVID-19. On March 1, 2024, the CDC announced it was eliminating its five-day isolation recommendation for individuals…

Effective July 1, 2024, New York City employers must provide a copy of the city’s Workers’ Bill of Rights to ALL existing employees and to new employees upon hire. This notice must also be posted conspicuously at the employer’s place of business in an area accessible to employees. This information can also be shared with…

Rimon Partner Jennifer Duffy, with contributions from associate Kendra Orr, have compiled a comprehensive summary of the latest updates in California’s labor laws. It is critical that employers understand these changes and how they will impact the workplace. California has enacted several new laws and implemented new rules affecting employers in California. The following is…

As laws change and best practices emerge, it’s vital to regularly update handbooks to reflect current regulations. We regularly assist a wide range of organizations in navigating employment law complexities, from updating existing policies to drafting new ones and offering guidance on legal requirements. By proactively updating your handbook, you may mitigate legal risks and…