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by John T. Below and Cameron D. Ritsema, Bodman PLC

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Walking the line: Guidance on political speech and attire in the workplace

With the presidential election upon us, it’s no surprise that political tensions are high and citizen campaigning continues to permeate the workplace. With a record number of employees donning “Make America Great Again...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Amazon’s legal fights with NLRB could affect future of joint employer doctrine

Online retailer Amazon receives over 11.95 million orders each day and contracts with delivery service partners (DSPs) to complete its abundant deliveries. Amazon employees, technology, and operations work to fulfill...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia

NLRB consent orders are a thing of the past (for now)

On August 22, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Metro Health, Inc., holding it will no longer accept or approve consent orders issued by administrative law judges (ALJs) in unfair labor...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia

Take steps to mitigate AI risks in HR

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), nearly 8% of employers use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make employment decisions. The prevalence of AI technology in the employment arena...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

SCOTUS to weigh in on burden needed to prove FLSA exemptions

On June 17, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a recent decision from the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in West Virginia) that requires employers to produce more...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia

Where there’s a will, there’s a way to offer additional employee perks

In today’s increasingly competitive job market, employers are continuously seeking ways to enhance employee benefits and attract top talent. While health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off are essential...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Decades after Lilly Ledbetter’s fight for equal pay, disparities still exist

Lilly Ledbetter, an unintentional icon in the fight for equal pay, passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Ledbetter filed a lawsuit in 1999 that sparked an equal pay movement throughout the United States...

Dec 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

NLRB fights for its life

The battle between an aggressive National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and a skeptical, conservative judiciary is being played out in courtrooms across the country. Board decisions on union recognition without election...

Nov 01, 2024 · Federal Employment Law Insider

DOL issues AI guidance

On October 16, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment—Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and...

Nov 01, 2024 · Federal Employment Law Insider

OFCCP recovers less than $10M in FY2024

As of the date of this newsletter, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has apparently recovered only about $10 million from federal contractors for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This would be one of...

Nov 01, 2024 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Indians curried favor with Cognizant, jury finds

After two trials and years of conflicting arguments, a jury decided that information technology provider Cognizant discriminated against non-South Asians and non-Indian South Asians in hiring and other aspects of...

Nov 01, 2024 · Federal Employment Law Insider