by John T. Below and Cameron D. Ritsema, Bodman PLC
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On November 13, 2023, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued an Executive Order (EO) requiring all employees of the state of Nebraska to return to on-site work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with...
At times, in writing this newsletter, I feel like an 1850s gold prospector sifting through the silt to find the nugget. The following race discrimination lawsuit against a hospital in Galveston illustrates this point...
Q Would it be noncompliant to require employees to work both the day before and the day after a holiday in order to receive holiday pay? Also, would it break any pay laws not to provide holiday pay to an employee who...
In the fall of 2022, a coalition of nearly 50 organizations launched the “Tear the Paper Ceiling” campaign in an effort to convince employers to shed degree requirements for certain jobs. The thinking goes that such...
For many employers, attracting and retaining hourly workers seems like a puzzle with no solution. Employers often feel like the struggle to hire never stops. And even when people are hired, they’re often on the job...
Now that the holidays are over and the new year is in full swing, it’s time to make some resolutions. For HR professionals, a good place to start is making sure your company’s employment policies comply with 2023’s...
Many businesses are familiar with the reasons that drive settlements in employment lawsuits. Even in cases when the facts generally support the employer’s version of events, practical considerations, such as avoiding the...
Over the past year, the immigration landscape has been shaped by myriad factors, including mass tech layoffs, the easing of COVID-related travel restrictions, and changing employer attitudes toward remote work. As we...
The days of everybody coming into the office every day are over in many organizations, but the office remains key to getting work done. Even with all the change workplaces have experienced in recent years—the rise of...
Ever say something at work you wish you could take back? Does it happen frequently? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Stress can be one of the triggers for unfortunate communications at work. But regardless of what...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently expanded the reach of claims based on the protected concerted activity of employees. This claim applies to all Texas employers, regardless of their union status. It...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently expanded the reach of claims based on the protected concerted activity of employees. This claim applies to all Texas employers, regardless of their union status. It...
Here’s a tale from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers), which told a Texas trial court that it erred in dismissing a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation lawsuit...
After a furious lobbying campaign by New York employers and business groups, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill in late December 2023 that would have banned virtually all employee noncompete agreements in New York State...
2024 brought with it a few new posting and notice requirements for employers in New York State, keeping employees informed about the state’s new minimum wage rates and providing them with a record of employment when...
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