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FTC noncompete ban blocked—for now

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

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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

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

Terminating a publicly appointed official

Termination of a publicly appointed official—such as a clerk, administrator, fire chief, or similar position—requires careful planning because of the many legal implications in play. This article provides an overview of...

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

DOJ updates its corporate compliance programs guidance

On September 23, 2024, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released revised Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance, last updated in March 2023. The latest guidance covers three...

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

Are absences related to fertility treatments covered by the FMLA?

Q We have an employee who is undergoing fertility treatments out of town and misses days sporadically. Do these absences fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Whether fertility/infertility treatments are...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

EEOC begins PWFA offensive

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is now part and parcel of your life. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) isn’t shy about reminding you of this fact. EEOC lawsuit on stillbirth Wilda Jean Louis...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

5th Circuit affirms DOL’s authority to set minimum salary requirements

In a significant win for the Biden administration, on September 11, 2024, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) affirmed the U.S. Department of...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi

Know who qualifies under PWFA

Q Do employees have to be employed for 12 months or work 1,250 hours to qualify for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), or do they qualify as soon as they begin employment? Unlike the Family and Medical Leave Act...

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

Foreign employees’ work visas at risk in light of M&As

In the dynamic landscape of today’s business environment, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) have become commonplace, driving corporate growth and market expansion. However, amidst the strategic maneuvering and business...

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

What to do before adopting generative AI in your business

Your business may want to jump on the generative artificial intelligence (GAI) bandwagon and discover how you may become more productive and competitive, reduce costs, and make the most of new technology. There are many...

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

Pay attention to recent New York employment law developments

Employers in New York need to be aware that a number of recent workplace law legislative developments are now in effect. New York state Freelance Isn’t Free Act now in effect New York state’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · New York

Eschew why, embrace how: Using language to affect outcomes

Words matter—and they matter a lot. One word can make all the difference in the trajectory of communication. Law school teaches you, as Carl Jung remarked, that “to ask the right question is already half the solution to...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Bar the door: Actionable tips for defending FMLA claims

Good timing can mean the difference between success and failure, and waiting too late can cost you—as a transit employee discovered the hard way. Although this case comes from a different state, it’s still helpful when...

Nov 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter · Texas