Helping Employers in Employment Law Matters and Labor Relations
New laws often take effect July 1 and the poster solicitations come fast and furious. We got two last week. As we always say: you do not have to buy, just comply! State and federal mandatory posters are free–see the … Read More
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.– Whether it is a BBQ, … Read More
Feeling the heat? You are not alone. Excessive heat is a serious health problem in the US and growing. Heat kills more people each year than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes combined, according to the National Weather Service. In 2021, President Biden … Read More
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect June 27, 2023. The agency charged with enforcing the Act, the EEOC, has issued its rule on how to comply. The EEOC’s final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act … Read More
It has been almost a year since the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect. If you have not implemented these mandates and provided training on this topic, now is a good time. A quick refresher: the PWFA applies to … Read More
A tale as old as time…young women getting harassed at work. Fortunately, state and federal laws prohibit many of the behaviors that lead to a toxic work culture. The recent resignations by Miss USA and Miss Teen USA have put … Read More
Background: Federal drug policy has lagged behind many states in recent years, with 38 states having already legalized medical marijuana and 24 legalizing its recreational use. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has continued to classify marijuana as a Schedule I … Read More
As many of you know, my life’s dream is to wake up to Rosie the Robot from the Jetson’s cartoon wheeling around my house, dusting and cleaning. Sadly, that 1960s idea of technology is not how we live today. Artificial … Read More
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to ban new noncompetes with all workers. Let’s break it down: WHAT HAPPENED: The FTC had proposed a rule in January of 2023 generally banning the use of noncompete agreements with workers. … 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
When I am asked what it is like practicing Employment Law, I have a ready answer: Never a dull moment. Everyday brings new issues! So it is with a recent uptick in questions about employee objections based on a religious … Read More