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Q Can we limit the amount of unused paid time off (PTO) that’s paid out at termination? The answer to this question depends on the state where your employees are located. Most states will allow you to place limits on the...
The outcome of a loaned employee inquiry determines which employer faces exposure for a workers’ compensation claim between the loaning employer and the borrowing employer. It can also affect the type of exposure the...
President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders (EOs) have spurred a slew of litigation, including a lawsuit challenging two orders that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in the federal government and...
A federal court in Maryland recently issued a nationwide injunction blocking key parts of President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders (EOs) that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in workplaces...
As many employers likely recall, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Biden administration adopted a final rule in April 2024 that banned almost all noncompete agreements between companies and workers on the...
If you’ve seen an uptick in job applications, you might have the West Virginia Legislature to thank for some much-needed updates to unemployment compensation eligibility. However, you may also have more obligations as a...
A recent decision from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) serves as a compelling example of how a well-implemented employee attendance point system can support an employer...
As most public employers know, the rules that apply to the rest of the private employment world are sometimes different for the public sector, particularly when it comes to pay, leave, and similar items. Iowa Code 29A.28...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees working for covered employers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, protected leave during a 12-month period for absences resulting from covered family or...
Q We have an employee who’s been on an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) leave of absence since 2023, and the employee has provided medical documentation to extend the leave. After we requested clarification, the...
On February 21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in a Maryland federal lawsuit, halting key provisions of two Executive Orders (EOs) issued by President Donald Trump...
Sometimes one lawsuit serves as a valuable teaching tool on several fronts. A recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appeals court covering Texas) fits the bill! I’ll tell you about the facts...
It’s rarely a good idea to ignore an agency request or summons, to thumb your nose at agency authority, or to simply tell them to go pound sand. There have been a variety of issues in agencies where failure to cooperate...
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all California employers) had to decide whether there was enough evidence that a demoted local postmaster was treated differently from similarly situated...
A harbor patrol officer was deemed medically unable to work and asked for disability retirement. When his request was refused, he claimed a violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Was that the...
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