Many years ago, we took our kids on a Segway tour of Boston. At the end of the operational instructions we were told–in a terrific accent–“Just don’t be wicked stupid.” That advice would have really helped Blue Cross of Michigan … Read More
Imagine discovering that for decades you were paid half of what your co-worker made for the same job. Then imagine fighting that injustice and being awarded $3 million in back pay and damages–only to have the amount reduced to a … Read More
Quick work here by Greg Paal, one of our sharp eyed lawyers: When is a negative change to an employee’s working conditions enough to justify a discrimination lawsuit? On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the US Supreme Court declared in a … Read More
Let’s face it, keeping resolutions is tough. At the same time, ticking off a checklist is pretty great! Here are 5 To Do Items for 2024, based on 2023 developments and best practices: Employee Handbook: Great time to review your … 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