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With the recent filing of criminal charges against an employer, immigration enforcement actions have escalated to a new level. ICE raids bakery Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel have owned and operated Abby’s Bakery...
Wisconsin law prohibits employment discrimination based on protected traits and requires employers to comply with various wage and hour standards. It also prohibits retaliation against employees who complain of...
In a popular television show, a parent is panicking because he can’t find his 17-year-old daughter. His best friends look at him and says, “Well just check the chip, didn’t you chip her? Our dog got chipped before we...
President Donald Trump’s second term has just begun, and there has been a flurry of activity within the federal government. While the overall focus seems to be on the series of Executive Orders (EOs) the president signed...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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