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Hiring the right talent is crucial for the success of any business. Hiring missteps, at best, result in logistical considerations, such as finding the time to fill the position a second time with the right person. At...
Q We have an employee who works at two of our locations in different states. Are they eligible to receive accrued sick leave under both state laws, and should they accrue leave separately based on each state’s...
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...
Ever wonder how much to rely on employee engagement surveys? Recent research finds that too often the surveys are misleading—and employers are no doubt suffering the consequences. Importance of engagement Employers...
Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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Like most aspects of the workplace, employee relocation has undergone major changes in recent years. Some of the reasons for employee moves have stayed the same, but the rise of remote work means employers are sometimes...
Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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In February, a federal district court in Maryland 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...
Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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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...
Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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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...
Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter
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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...
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