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Navigate the Latest Employment Law Changes with Confidence

Client Alert, Multimedia

Presented by BMD Partner and Co-Chair of the Employment & Labor Law Group, Bryan Meek.

Originally Aired August 7, 2024

Are you ready to stay ahead of the curve in employment law and other issues impacting human resources? Join us for an exclusive webinar where we delve into two major updates transforming the HR landscape:

  1. New Fair Labor Standards Act Changes for Exempt Employees
  2. Federal Trade Commission's Nationwide Ban on Non-Competes Discover how these groundbreaking changes will impact organizations nationwide and what they need to do to ensure compliance.

This is a must-attend event for HR professionals and others looking to protect their companies from employment liability. Key Takeaways:

  • Detailed breakdown of the new FLSA regulations for exempt employees.
  • Insights into the FTC's non-compete ban and its implications for workforces.
  • Practical steps to update policies and practices. 


Ohio Board of Pharmacy | Administrative Code Rule Changes

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy (“BOP”) recently posted notices of Ohio Administrative Code rule changes related to record keeping and the sale and distribution of certain ephedrine-containing products.

A Shift in Coverage: HHS Reinterprets “Federal Public Benefit” Under PRWORA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rescinded a 1998 interpretation of “federal public benefit” used in the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA) on July 10, 2025. This notice removes "outdating exclusions" and includes additional programs under “federal public benefit."

Supreme Court Upholds Coverage under the Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the authority of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force under the ACA, ensuring continued no-cost coverage for over 100 preventive health services. The decision impacts millions of Americans and preserves provider reimbursement through insurance.

Health Care Providers Take Note: Federal Budget Brings Medicaid and Staffing Rule Changes

The 2025 federal budget introduces significant changes for health care providers and Medicaid recipients, including new cost-sharing requirements, work eligibility mandates, rural health grants, and a pause on minimum staffing rules.

Key Healthcare Provisions in Ohio’s 2026–2027 Budget

Ohio’s newly enacted biennial budget (HB 96) for FY 2026–2027 brings sweeping changes for healthcare providers across the state. The law includes new Medicaid eligibility requirements, reporting mandates, funding directives, and social policy provisions. Several vetoes by Governor DeWine also affect healthcare-related initiatives.