We know there will be changes ahead with the Trump administration. Your inbox is full of speculation. If I had to put money on the most likely and fastest change to the workplace, it would be enforcement of immigration laws … Read More
Campaign promises are not always good predictors of future action. Given that Donald Trump was president once already though, we have some ideas of what to expect: IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT: I-9: Expect more I-9 audits, a lot more. Trump’s last year … Read More
In a land where we have National Donut Day, why not proclaim March as the time to work on wage and hour compliance? Because whether you do it now or later, the state and federal government are all stick and … Read More
The Biden administration is finally getting its rule on what determines an independent contractor relationship. The Trump era rule, which was much broader, has been rescinded. In its place is a six part test, considering a “totality of the circumstances,” … Read More
WHAT HAPPENED IN 2023: State law changes; aggressive Attorneys General; a new pro-employee majority on the NLRB; the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA); the Biden administration’s commitment to enforcing federal laws and auditing workplaces under OSHA, FLSA and the EEOC; … Read More