UPDATE FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE Florida has new laws affecting lobbying restrictions and motorists and other changes that will take affect Januar 1, 2023. Other laws passed involve land-preservation money, allowing local governments to publish legal notices online instead of in newspapers and ending a controversial practice in the property-insurance system. Below are the changes […]
Mental Health and Children
MENTAL HEALTH AND OUR CHILDREN I don’t normally include my family on my blogs. But with the passing of Twitch I wanted to share this photo of my daughter with him. This loss has hit home for many young people especially in my world, those that love dance. I have seen countless photos like this […]
Benefit Corporations Certified as B Corps
Did you know that there are three types of for profit corporations in Tennessee? Our clients form C Corporations, S Corporations, and For Profit Benefit Corporations. Many people believe that the For Profit Benefit Corporation is a “B Corp”. Actually, the For Profit Benefit Corporation then applies to be certified as a B Corp. Even […]
FIREWORKS LIABILITY
I have kids and have set off many fireworks. It is fun. However, there is a risk to people and property when you light something up. Neighbor relations are invaluable. So think before you aim that firecracker. Fireworks are dangerous. The explosions and fire destroy property and people can be injured. In some states, and […]
NEW LAWS IN TENNESSEE
On July 1 the following new laws will take effect in Tennessee: HB 1895: Allows the state to withhold money from schools if they don’t use a student’s sex at the time of birth for sports participation. SB 2153: Bans transgender females from participating in higher education female sports. HB 0210: Local school systems now have […]
KHA, Helping small business grow
Kelli Haas is proud to represent James and Debbi Whitlock and their car wash businesses growing under Great White Express. The Whitlocks are good people who Kelli now calls friends. There have been crazy highs and lows watching the Whitlock’s businesses grow, and it has all been for the good. James Whitlock was in the […]
The Supreme Court Ruled Against Large Employer Mandatory Vaccine or Testing
THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN Large employers have been awaiting the decision and it is here. The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses, but it allowed a vaccine mandate for certain health care workers to go into effect nationwide. Employers who had decided to not […]
President Biden Vaccine Mandate Halted
On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the decision to put a hold on the federal order by President Biden for companies with 100 workers or more to require COVID-19 vaccines. The Court rejected a challenge by President Biden’s administration. This comes after many states have begun passing anti-vaccine discrimination laws. The order does not […]
FLORIDA EMPLOYERS TAKE NOTE OF INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE
UPDATES FROM KHA’S FLORIDA OFFICE – Florida Minimum Wage Jumps to $10 at End of Month At the end September 2021, Florida employees will see a substantial increase to the state’s minimum wage – and the increases will continue for the next five years. Effective September 30, 2021, the hourly minimum wage Florida employers have […]
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES MONITORED
FEDERAL VACCINATION AND TESTING MANDATES Employers are now debating mandatory vaccination and testing for their employees. It is a balance between safety and legal rights for their employees and best business practices. President Biden’s executive order requires vaccinations for all federal employees and those working at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid. Private companies, […]
