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Rhode Island enacts first-in-nation menopause workplace protection law

by Whitney Brown, Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.

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Before you borrow, understand crucial labor and employment considerations

When seeking commercial loan financing, both lenders and potential borrowers in the loan transaction typically focus on the very important financial metrics, subject collateral, and loan terms and financial covenants...

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

Providing housing to employees in Texas: What risks may affect you

Providing housing to employees may seem like a practical solution, but it carries significant legal risks, especially for employers hiring undocumented workers. A recent case in South Texas demonstrates how offering...

Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

No harm/no foul means no FMLA violation in Texas appeals court

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) empowers an employee to file an interference claim—that is, a claim based on actions taken by an employer to discourage or dissuade an employee from seeking FMLA benefits. But in...

Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Avoid hiring missteps with essential best practices for Arizona employers

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...

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

Handling sick leave accrual for multi-state employees

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...

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

Most states allow employers to limit amount of unused PTO paid out at termination

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...

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

Beware the dangers of loaned employees under Wisconsin law

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...

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

Federal appeals court lifts block on portions of DEI Executive Orders

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...

Apr 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · New York · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

Employee engagement surveys may be misleading—Ideas for better results

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 · California · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · 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

Employee relocation isn’t what it used to be—Tips for getting it right

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...

4th Circuit lifts nationwide block on Trump’s DEI orders—What it means for you

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 · California · 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 · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Noncompete agreements will remain under FTC scrutiny

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 · California · New York · 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