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As the second Trump administration begins, more and more corporations have abandoned their pledges to women and minorities. Stephen Miller—whose America First Legal group has been challenging corporate diversity, equity...
With the stroke of a pen, fundamental parts of our government, of our system of justice, of our economy, of our border, even of our foundational Constitutional principles are being altered or challenged. In less than a...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) became the law in 1993. That’s more than 30 years ago. You’d think all questions about it would have been answered years ago by all federal appeals courts. But trust me, that’s not...
Q Our company employs EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors to provide on-site medical care at locations like construction sites, infrastructure projects, and manufacturing plants. They may not always have...
Q Can employees collect workers’ compensation at the same time as unemployment or state disability insurance payments? The short answer is no. In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation, unemployment benefits, and disability...
Employers must ensure all employees are authorized to work in the United States. For workers who don’t have U.S. citizenship, an employment authorization document (EAD) is evidence of authorization to work in the United...
As of January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Law has expanded significantly to cover many more employers and to allow covered employees to take leave for additional reasons. Connecticut employers need to ensure...
The Illinois General Assembly has enacted significant amendments to the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act that took effect on January 1, 2025. The amendments provide guidelines for the record request process and...
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
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On November 12, 2024, New York City enacted Local Law 109 of 2024. This new ordinance amended the requirement in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that employers develop and implement a written policy regarding...
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
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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
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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
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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...
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...
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