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Employee or Independent Contractor? U.S. Department of Labor Changes the Standard

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule on the standard for determining who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is set to...more

It’s Time to Review and Update Your Severance Agreements, Again – NLRB Says So

Dust off your severance agreement template, again. This applies to all private employers – whether you have a unionized workforce or not. Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a decision in McLaren...more

[Webinar] Managing the Quiet Quitter - December 15th, 12:00 pm CT

In today’s world, management and human resource personnel must be on their A-game in all things relating to employees. With the new phenomenon upon us and continuing to “go viral,” management should have the latest tools to...more

Employers Need to Know Gender Dysphoria – Here’s Why

Recently, the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a decision that expanded protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to people with gender dysphoria....more

What Will The Biden Administration Bring For Employers?

They say that the only constant in life is change. Here is a quick overview of the shift that we expect to see in the realm of labor and employment after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. National Labor...more

Keep Calm And Be Cautiously Optimistic – Recent NLRB Developments

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking more steps towards positive, significant change for private-sector employers:- Joint Employer Standard- CURRENT LAW: The Board may find that two or more entities are...more

The NLRB’s Recent Decision Lowers The Trigger For Employee Weingarten Rights

Employers have had reason to exhale a bit in the Trump era of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). However, as demonstrated in a recent case involving employee Weingarten rights, long-standing federal labor principles...more

I Heart You! Office Romance And Risk Management

As most turn their thoughts to love and romance this Valentine’s Day, we remind you of the potential liability that Cupid’s arrow may unleash. In this post-Weinstein and #MeToo period, the thought of office romance may...more

House Republicans Try To Remedy Patchwork Of Paid Sick Leave

Eight states, the District of Columbia, and more than 30 municipalities have enacted laws mandating differing paid leave requirements. Localities such as New York and San Francisco, have enacted some of the most aggressive...more

You CAN Ask Your Employees To Be Happy! Federal Appeals Court Reins In National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Much has been written and discussed about the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) attack on handbook policies over the past several years. The NLRB has found what many consider to be run-of-the-mill, standard policies...more

Zap! It’s the Devil – No Really: Accommodating Religious Beliefs

Imagine that in order to increase time and attendance record accuracy and efficiency, you have invested in a new biometric time clock system. This makes good business sense and overall, it is a straightforward issue…until HR...more

Is Your Company Ready For The Chicago And Cook County Sick Leave Ordinances Effective July 1, 2017?

The July 1st effective date of the Cook County and Chicago Sick Leave Ordinances is quickly approaching and employers must review their paid time off, sick and vacation policies now to ensure compliance with the new...more

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