As more states implement paid family leave programs, employers increasingly are faced with questions about how these state programs interact with Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) regulations. A recent opinion letter...more
1/20/2025
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
New Guidance ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
As the nation concludes the 2024 elections, employers may want to keep an eye on the outcomes of several key state ballot measures that will have significant implications for wage policies, employee benefits, and compliance...more
While voters heading to the polls this November are likely focused on the neck-and-neck presidential election and several tight congressional races, voters in Alaska, Missouri, and Nebraska are further considering ballot...more
Political speech in the workplace has become a growing concern for employers in recent years. The polarized political climate, combined with the increasing use of social media and digital communication, has amplified the...more
9/13/2024
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Free Speech ,
NLRA ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Political Speech ,
Presidential Elections ,
Private Sector ,
Protected Concerted Activity ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Mitigation ,
State Labor Laws
Millions of Americans will be headed to the polls on November 5, 2024, in what is shaping up to be an extremely close presidential election with high voter turnout. Employers may need to consider how employees’ voting time...more