Employer Liability and Human Resources Law Blog: business law and litigation defense services https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog Fri, 08 May 2026 03:30:23 -0400 Department of Labor Proposes Rule Altering Joint Employer Analysis https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/DOL-proposed-rule-joint-employer-analysis Erik G. Bradberry, Lizbeth Lopez-Bermudez thesophisticatedemployerblog/DOL-proposed-rule-joint-employer-analysis Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:01 -0400 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.

]]> Federal Policy Favors Arbitration but Poor Drafting Derails Enforcement https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/poor-drafting-derails-arbitration-enforcement Erik G. Bradberry, Lizbeth Lopez-Bermudez thesophisticatedemployerblog/poor-drafting-derails-arbitration-enforcement Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:02 -0400 Precise language in union contracts controls even when federal law favors arbitration to resolve disputes.

]]> An Employers Guide to New OBBBA Overtime Reporting Requirements https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/IRS-overtime-reporting-requirements Joseph A. Peterson thesophisticatedemployerblog/IRS-overtime-reporting-requirements Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:03 -0500 New IRS guidance shows employers how to comply with new “no tax on tips” provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

]]> Federal Court Rules State Discrimination Claims Subject to Mandatory Arbitration https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/mandatory-arbitration-discrimination-claims Joshua J. Trombley thesophisticatedemployerblog/mandatory-arbitration-discrimination-claims Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:04 -0500 Despite a potential shift from Michigan courts, Federal court upholds the enforceability of mandatory arbitration for employers facing discrimination claims.

]]> Are Boilerplate Terms in Employment Applications Enforceable? https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/boilerplate-employment-application-terms Joshua J. Trombley thesophisticatedemployerblog/boilerplate-employment-application-terms Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:05 -0400 Michigan courts add clarity to the enforceability of boilerplate term used in employment applications and acknowledgment forms.

]]> Is Your Business Ready for Pay Transparency Laws? https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/pay-transparency-laws Erik G. Bradberry, Lizbeth Lopez-Bermudez thesophisticatedemployerblog/pay-transparency-laws Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:06 -0400 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.

]]> Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split in Reverse Discrimination Cases https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/reverse-employment-discrimination thesophisticatedemployerblog/reverse-employment-discrimination Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:00:07 -0400 This recent unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling reverses hurdles for plaintiffs to bring reverse discrimination cases against employers.

]]> Michigan Legislature Avoids Chaos by Amending Earned Sick Time Act Just Prior to Deadline https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/minimum-wage-ESTA-latest-changes thesophisticatedemployerblog/minimum-wage-ESTA-latest-changes Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:08 -0500 The latest changes to Michigan's minimum wage and Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).

]]> Implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Key Insights for Employers https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/pregnant-workers-fairness-act thesophisticatedemployerblog/pregnant-workers-fairness-act Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:09 -0500 EEOC issues final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, defining key terms and providing employers with crucial compliance information.

]]> Federal Court Throws out DOL’s Attempt to Rewrite White Collar Overtime Rules https://www.plunkettcooney.com/thesophisticatedemployerblog/DOL-overtime-rules-update Christina L. Corl thesophisticatedemployerblog/DOL-overtime-rules-update Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:10 -0500 A Texas federal court has blocked the U.S. Department of Labor's new white collar overtime rules.

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