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by Paige Good and Harrison Kosmider, McAfee & Taft

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Addressing dementia in the workplace: Advice for employers

We are living longer, and as a result, working longer. Along with this comes the greater likelihood that cognitive decline will show up in the workplace. Despite this, many employers aren’t ready to address cognitive...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Tips for capitalizing on multiple generations in the workforce

Achieving harmony among employees seems to be getting more challenging all the time. With some employees working hybrid schedules or fully remote and others working full time in the office, communication can suffer...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

The future is now: Employers aim to get people and AI to work together

The buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) at work often centers around its risks and rewards—is it reliable, will it boost productivity, and will it positively or negatively affect morale? But as the use of AI...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · California · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

2025 NLRB predictions: It might be a wild ride

2025 will almost certainly be a busy year at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as Trump 2.0 resets the Board’s course in a more business-friendly direction. This is welcome news for employers, even though the...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Preparing for immigration changes under Trump administration

Immigration was a central issue during the 2024 presidential election, with then-candidate Donald Trump vowing to take strict action to restrict both lawful and unlawful immigration into the United States. Employers with...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

You have questions about remote work? We have answers!

Q Can remote-work policies from the COVID pandemic be used against a company trying to bring employees back into the office? In certain circumstances, yes. Recently, courts have allowed juries to decide if on-site work...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming

Ethically speaking up at work

If you haven’t been there, you will be at some point. What am I talking about? Situations when your conscience requires that you say something at work. But it’s not that simple: Speak up, yes, but still keep your work...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Michigan House and Senate introduce bills to modify Earned Sick Time Act

Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will become effective on February 21, 2025. Last-minute bills have been introduced by both the state House and the state Senate designed to address serious issues the Act presents...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Anticipated changes at EEOC under incoming administration may be slow

The second Trump administration will undoubtedly bring changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Significant changes are not likely to occur immediately, however, given that the agency will have a...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota

Wages in a winter wonderland: Pay challenges during inclement weather

During severe weather, some businesses may close for safety, convenience, or one of many other business reasons. Others, such as healthcare providers, provide critical services and often have to remain open to the best...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Immigration workplace inspections and I-9 audits to increase in 2025

Employers should prepare for increased audits of I-9 immigration documents and workplace raids as President Trump pursues his pledge to deport millions of undocumented workers. To avoid civil penalties, you should take...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming

DOL withdraws controversial 80/20 rule for tipped employees

On December 17, 2024, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a final rule withdrawing its controversial 80/20 rule for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and restoring...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · Texas · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Manager’s impatience collides with ADA: A case study

Managers have demanding jobs. They report to execs who want results. They oversee human beings who experience life challenges and who are always protected by employment laws. For an illustration of a collision between an...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas