by Cameron D. Ritsema, Bodman PLC
Under Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), minimum wage increases in the state took effect on January 1, 2026.
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We’re witnessing more of an emphasis on immigration enforcement, which is increasingly being felt by employers and involves a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on...
Oct 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a Silicon Valley buzzword anymore—it’s reshaping how companies across the Midwest operate. From farms to financial firms, manufacturers to law practices, AI is unlocking new levels...
It’s the time of year when Maine employers have to get up to speed on the new laws taking effect. This year, there are three employment laws you should pay attention to. Earned paid leave law Effective September 24, 2025...
As the social stigma associated with mental health lessens each year, the rates of formal mental health diagnoses continue to rise. With a formal diagnosis, it becomes easier for a person to navigate a treatment plan and...
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making has continued to rise since its inception. Nowhere is this more evident than in hiring decisions. Employers have used AI to help screen résumés...
In a recent decision, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee) established a new, higher standard for holding employers liable for harassment...
Gather round, friends, and let me tell you of a strange story and a strained decision from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee)....
The recent shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk sparked heated media and online discourse right away. Those who agree with the values Kirk expressed mourned his loss. While certainly not true of all...
Most of us are familiar with the California and federal laws prohibiting age discrimination in any aspect of employment against employees or applicants over the age of 40. But there’s another age discrimination statute...
An employee complains to you that a coworker delivered lewd messages, came uninvited into their home, and made repeated and express physical and verbal sexual advances. You don’t know how to respond? Neither did the HR...
We have long cautioned that employees have a significant homecourt advantage in labor commissioner hearings and appeals. The commissioners are usually employee-friendly, but whatever they award, the rules make any appeal...
On July 23, 2025, the White House unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, titled “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” The plan outlines the administration’s policy goals and directs federal agencies...
The Senate confirmed Acting Chair Andrea Lucas for a second term on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on July 31, and the Senate HELP Committee voted Brittany Panuccio out of committee on July 24. With...
In March 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14251, titled “Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs,” which effectively ended collective bargaining rights for 30 federal agencies...
The Trump administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted a markedly different posture on child labor enforcement compared to its predecessor—favoring employer engagement, state flexibility, and targeted...
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