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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. 


Compounding GLP-1 Drugs - Recent Updates

Recent guidance from the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (“BOP”) indicates that providers should generally use the FDA approved GLP-1 drug, rather than a non-FDA approved compounded version of the medication. Importantly, if a GLP-1 drug is commercially available, it cannot be copied through compounding. Currently, compounded copies of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide are not permitted.

Top Compliance Risks for Ohio Med-Spas in 2025

The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has increased inspections of med-spas holding Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) licenses, with many facing enforcement actions in 2025. Common issues include purchasing from unlicensed distributors, improper drug storage, inadequate recordkeeping, and insufficient prescriber oversight. Understanding these risks and maintaining compliance can help protect your practice from penalties and license suspension.

Pre and Postnuptial Agreements | Necessary, Maybe, What Happened to Forever?

Both Florida and Ohio now allow clients to enter into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement prior to marriage or after marriage (Ohio previously did not allow postnuptial agreements). Both documents have statutory guidelines that must be followed in terms of execution and financial disclosure.

DHS Ends All Employment Authorization Auto-Extensions

Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends all automatic work authorization renewals. The 540-day extension applies only to renewals filed before this date, and there is no grace period for expired EADs filed on or after October 30. Employers must audit EADs, train staff, ensure I-9 compliance, and plan for work authorization gaps. Penalties for noncompliance can be severe.

CMS’s Rural Health Funding Announcement

CMS has announced a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities. All states are eligible to apply for funding by November 5, 2025. Half of the funds will be distributed equally, with the remainder based on state-specific factors. The program supports evidence-based initiatives, workforce recruitment, and access to treatment services, with awards assessed annually