by Tammy Binford
A ruling from a federal district court in Texas has once again changed the criteria for determining which employees should be eligible for overtime pay.
Pre-July 1 threshold back in force
by Tammy Binford
A ruling from a federal district court in Texas has once again changed the criteria for determining which employees should be eligible for overtime pay.
Pre-July 1 threshold back in force
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued an order vacating and setting aside the regulatory amendments the Department of Labor (DOL) issued earlier in the year to the minimum salary...
President-Elect Donald Trump has begun assembling the administration for his second term, signaling potential shifts in policies that could significantly affect employment law and immigration. Looking back to see what’s...
Every region has its stereotypes, but here in Iowa, we lean into the Midwest image: polite, pragmatic, team-oriented (think barn raising), and stubborn as dirt—all qualities that can serve you well as a manager. Let’s...
President-elect Trump ran on immigration reform. It was a cornerstone of his campaign. By all accounts, the new administration will be cracking down on undocumented employees and may roll back the ability for employers...
When it comes to determining which employees are exempt from overtime pay, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has maintained the power to “define” and “delimit” the terms of the executive, administrative, and...
While the number of employment laws Arizona employers are required to follow has steadily increased over the years, employment in Arizona remains largely policy-based. This means employment handbooks are critical to...
Here’s a rule to live by: If you say something is important, then treat it as if it’s important. Failing to follow this rule means State Farm Insurance will face a jury trial to defend against a longtime employee’s...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword on everyone’s lips, and to quote a hit song from the 1980s, apparently, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” In other words, many are quick to sing the praises of AI...
During the first Trump administration, employers saw increased activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the workplace, and it looks like employers will see similar action over the next four years...
Employees often make as many claims as possible when suing their employer. It’s a strategy—but not a very good one, as a recent Texas case makes clear. Facts Eric Lamar Ellis is a gay Black man who worked for Cargill...
A straightforward wrongful termination claim resulted in a $2,000 sanction against a lawyer representing a former employee. Why? Inartful use of artificial intelligence (AI). Read on for news you can use! Reading the...
Q We’re worried there may be an increase in worksite enforcement investigations. What can we do to prepare? There was a surge in worksite enforcement investigations in fiscal year 2018 by U.S. Immigration and Customs...
As many employers discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most complex components of leave can be whether an employee’s health insurance is continued throughout the leave or whether, according to the health...
Q How can we discipline a new employee who takes unplanned, unexcused days off for sickness, family emergencies, etc.? We don’t currently have a policy on how many unexcused days off are allowed. Wisconsin employers have...
Q We have an employee who took four days off to tend to his daughter in the hospital after she received a C-section and another who wants to take three weeks off to assist her sibling going through chemotherapy. Would...