Employer’s prompt investigation of harassment complaint leads federal appellate court to rule in its favor, dismissing hostile work environment and retaliation claims.
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Employers should be aware of a proposed new Department of Labor rule that could alter the analysis pertaining to how joint employees are treated under multiple federal laws.
Precise language in union contracts controls even when federal law favors arbitration to resolve disputes.
New IRS guidance shows employers how to comply with new “no tax on tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Despite a potential shift from Michigan courts, Federal court upholds the enforceability of mandatory arbitration for employers facing discrimination claims.
Michigan courts add clarity to the enforceability of boilerplate term used in employment applications and acknowledgment forms.
Pay transparency laws are gaining traction nationally, and Michigan employers would do well to proactively prepare for them before being legally compelled to do so.
This recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling reverses hurdles for plaintiffs to bring reverse discrimination cases against employers.
The latest changes to Michigan's minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).
EEOC issues final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, defining key terms and providing employers with crucial compliance information.
Topics
- Employment Liability
- Labor Law
- Department of Labor (DOL)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Employment Discrimination
- Workplace Harassment
- Employment Agreement
- Hostile Work Environment
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Human Resources
- Wage & Hour
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- National Labor Relations Act
- Minimum Wage
- At Will Employment
- COVID-19
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Coronavirus
- National Labor Relations Board
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Noncompete Agreements
- National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- No Tax on Overtime
- Overtime
- Payroll
- Arbitration
- Whistleblower Protection Act
- Regulatory Law
- Title VII
- Civil Rights
- Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA)
- Contract Employees
- Sick Leave
- Tax Law
- Retaliation
- Transgender Issues
- OSHA Issues
- Earned Sick Time
- Contracts
- Unemployment Benefits
- Business Risk Management
- Federal Trade Commission
- Civil Litigation
- Settlements
- ERISA
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- Accommodations
- Cannabis
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- LGBTQ
- Class Actions
- Department of Justice
- Medicare Issues
- Sexual Harassment
- Garnishments
- Social Media
- Retail Liability
- RICO
- Emergency Information
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Department of Education (DOE)
- Title IX
- Medical Marijuana
- Right to Work
- Union Organizing & Relations
Recent Updates
- Sixth Circuit Reinforces Value of Prompt Employer Action in Harassment and Retaliation Claims
- Department of Labor Proposes Rule Altering Joint Employer Analysis
- Federal Policy Favors Arbitration but Poor Drafting Derails Enforcement
- An Employers Guide to New OBBBA Overtime Reporting Requirements
- Federal Court Rules State Discrimination Claims Subject to Mandatory Arbitration
- Are Boilerplate Terms in Employment Applications Enforceable?
- Is Your Business Ready for Pay Transparency Laws?
- Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split in Reverse Discrimination Cases
- Michigan Legislature Avoids Chaos by Amending Earned Sick Time Act Just Prior to Deadline
- Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Key Insights for Employers
