February 2023: State of Kentucky Release Alternative to Laying Off Employee

Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of Kentucky. What happened?Kentucky officials rolled out a new program to help employers and employees avoid some of the burdens of a layoff during an economic downturn. What are the details? Having started on January 1 of this year, employers in the state can now apply for Kentucky’s […]

December 2022: Medical Marijuana to be Legalized in Kentucky in 2023

Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of Kentucky. What happened?On November 15, 2022, Governor Beshear signed an executive order allowing Kentuckians diagnosed with certain medical conditions and receiving palliative care to purchase, possess, and use medical cannabis. What are the details?Effective January 1, 2023, the executive order grants a full, complete, and conditional pardon […]