Employment Law Letter

From pay transparency to remote work, employees are increasingly vocal about working conditions both in the office and online. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects employees—union and nonunion alike—when they...

Over the past year, I’ve responded to several “Notice of Payment Compliance Complaints” from the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), the state agency responsible for enforcing Arizona wage payment compliance. These...

Here’s a case that presents retaliation basics in Texas. By basics, I mean what it is that you screen in looking for a way to dismiss a discrimination charge or a lawsuit. Let’s look at a few facts Kelli Smith worked as...

On December 2, 2025, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the new “Trump accounts,” which were created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The...

In a significant published opinion, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Oklahoma and Kansas) recently affirmed summary judgment (dismissal without a trial) in favor of a McAfee &...

A significant element in proving an age discrimination claim in Wisconsin is that the claimant is 40 years old or older. With Wisconsin’s median age hovering right above 40, employers should be mindful of the rights of...

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...

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...

Sometimes when downsizing, employers decide to eliminate a role that’s no longer needed. However, if the employee who fills the role is currently on medical leave, can the employer terminate the position right away, or...

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...