Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot on Manufacturing, where we take a quick look at a significant workplace law issues that can impact manufacturers. This edition will focus on workplace investigations and how...more
8/19/2024
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Documentation ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Evidence ,
Hotlines ,
Interviews ,
Manufacturer Liability ,
Manufacturers ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Witnesses ,
Workplace Investigations
Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at recent significant workplace law developments with an emphasis on how they impact employers in the manufacturing...more
Employers know how important it is to comply with workplace anti-discrimination laws – but equally important is ensuring that employees who complain about perceived discrimination are not retaliated against for doing so, even...more
The Supreme Court recently handed a victory to employers by giving them more tools to challenge federal agencies during administrative proceedings. Employers likely know how daunting it can seem to challenge federal officials...more
4/24/2023
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Administrative Procedure ,
Administrative Proceedings ,
Administrative Review ,
Appellate Courts ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Jurisdiction ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Many employers are already well aware of how scary it can seem to be on the receiving end of a federal agency’s investigation or action – be it the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, OSHA, the EEOC, or...more
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that employers cannot contractually shorten the statute of limitations for filing suit under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act...more
1/22/2021
/ ADEA ,
Age Discrimination ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Appeals ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Title VII
Just before the New Year, Governor Whitmer amended state law and eased employers’ COVID-19 compliance burdens by deferring to the CDC’s guidance on when infected or exposed employees may return to work. The amendment was...more
1/12/2021
/ Amended Legislation ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Governor Whitmer ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Quarantine ,
Sick Employees ,
State Labor Laws ,
Workplace Safety
Michigan just passed four new COVID-19 bills touching on workplace safety, employee protections, and legal immunity for businesses – and employers will need to be sure to stay on top of state rules if they want to avoid...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
9/10/2020
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Medical Leave ,
Misclassification ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Telecommuting ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wrongful Death
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an Executive Order to consolidate and update in-person workplace safety requirements that were previously provided within the shelter-in-place order, while also outlining new guidance...more
5/20/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Executive Orders ,
Governor Whitmer ,
Health and Safety ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Social Distancing ,
Workplace Safety