The Oklahoma WorkTrends Employer Insights study conducted by researchers at Oklahoma State University (OSU) seeks to understand the issues Oklahoma employers face and aims to help them build and sustain strong workforces...
Employment Law Letter
Employee misuse of technology—particularly hacking or unauthorized access to employer systems—presents an increasingly serious threat to Texas employers. While organizations tend to invest heavily in protection against...
Employers play a pivotal role in guiding employees through their benefits options, including retirement plans and life insurance. However, one crucial aspect often goes overlooked: beneficiary designations. In Wisconsin...
A case decided on December 5 by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals—a sister federal appeals court to our 5th Circuit, which covers Texas—looks like it is being teed up for review by the Supreme Court of the United...
New York employers need to know about a recent labor law decision by a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. On November 26, 2025, U.S. District Judge Eric Komitee issued a...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become commonplace in recruiting, screening, interviewing, testing, promotion, and employee monitoring. Properly designed and governed, AI can streamline processes and improve consistency...
Nonunion employers are sometimes unaware of the rights their employees have under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Section 7 of the NLRA provides all employees with the right to engage in “concerted activities...
The longest recorded government shutdown is finally over. As many government agencies return to normal business operations, many small business owners still have one burning question: How do I get my employee retention...
Recent guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes it clear that national origin protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 protect American workers. In a one-page guidance...
The numbers told the story for unions in 2025—if representation elections were pie, unions claimed a much larger slice of a smaller pie. Here’s what employers need to know. Looking at the numbers Since January 1, 2025...
The holiday season is generally a time for celebration. However, employers should be vigilant in their efforts to mitigate risks for employment claims. Below are some issues to keep in mind. Make your list and check it...
Q We require employees to work on-site four days per week, but a potential candidate says they can’t work on-site because of a disability. Must we engage in the interactive process before deciding whether to move forward...
In October, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) largely ceased operations as a result of the federal shutdown, with wide...
This agreement is entered into by and between The Company and [Employee Name] (“Employee”). WHEREAS The Company hosted a holiday party on December 2, 2025, which has since come to be known as “The Fiasco”; WHEREAS...
Q We have an employee who suffers from migraines and has been taking a lot of time off—especially on Mondays, our busiest day—creating a significant strain on her team and decreasing morale. Could this be considered an...