Q Are there any exceptions to meal and rest break requirements? Can we allow employees to waive their meal breaks if they work six hours instead of eight? Federal law doesn’t require employers to provide employees with...
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There have been changes to the requirement for federal contractors to have affirmative action plans (AAPs) since the Trump administration came into office. In Executive Order (EO) 14173 “Ending Illegal Discrimination and...
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the return of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. PAID is a voluntary compliance initiative that helps employers resolve inadvertent violations of...
All day long you give me the runaround When you say something here, You mean something there You give me the runaround Same thing yesterday, Same thing the day before from “Runaround” by Tulsa songwriter J. J. Cale Under...
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently published rules interpreting and clarifying some of the requirements in the state’s paid family medical leave law, which is codified at...
A good employee performance evaluation involves thorough preparation, clear communication, and a focus on the employee’s strengths and areas that need improvement. The review should be a two-way conversation, with...
Arizona employers know by now that the state’s Earned Paid Sick Time Law (EPST) provides for one hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Employers with 15 or more employees must provide a minimum of 40...
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law a nearly 900-page bill that includes several provisions that will affect private-sector employers, including increased tax deductions, changes to Medicare eligibility...
On July 31, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court changed the test for enforceability of contractually shortened claim limitation periods, overruling earlier cases. Employers should be aware of the change and consider whether...
In its nearly 900 pages, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” passed by Congress in July, includes a change to how tipped workers are taxed. The new “no tax on tips” provision is retroactive to the start of 2025 and runs...
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) Act into law. The Act contains two key provisions in its nearly 900 pages that are likely to be very popular with employees—providing federal...
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids race discrimination (among other protected categories) in any aspect of employment, including failure to promote and any other term or condition of employment. Employers...
Recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both employment and other public programs signals a shift in how employers should navigate the...
The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan employers) recently decided a case involving an employer that withdrew from an underfunded, multiemployer pension plan. According to the court...
Amid rising global tensions and domestic emergencies, the federal government is increasingly activating employees in the uniformed services. As a result, employers must navigate a growing surge of employee requests for...