The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is complicated. So, the best way to learn is by posing a question, deconstructing the issues, and then answering them. Facts An employee works in a sprawling facility. She gets a 30...
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Arizona employers that rely on independent contractors may want to take a closer look at those relationships. On May 20, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs signed Executive Order 2026-01, “Protecting Paychecks for Hard-Working...
A Washington appeals court recently held that an employee’s not-yet-conceived child may pursue a negligence claim for alleged birth defects tied to workplace chemical exposure, but the case remains at the pleading stage...
With a nod to Ben Franklin, here are two experiences we cannot escape: social dating and career networking. These two are first cousins. So, when I saw an X post by Professor Arthur Brooks (@arthurbeooks) on effective...
The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) clarified that, based on amendments effective July 17, 2026, the New Jersey Temporary Disability Law provides eligible employees up to 26 weeks of job protection while employees...
Maine has enacted L.D. 54, "An Act to Require Employers to Disclose Pay Ranges and Maintain Records of Employees’ Pay Histories,” with compliance required to begin on July 29, 2026. The law creates three core obligations...
Disability accommodation claims have long been among the most common workplace discrimination claims, but the recent increase has been unusually sharp. One major driver is telework as a requested reasonable accommodation...
Q As a private employer, can we prohibit employees from carrying firearms and other weapons on our premises, including those with a valid concealed-carry permit, and are there any legal or privacy concerns with requiring...
Q As a private employer, can we prohibit employees from carrying firearms and other weapons on our premises, including those with a valid concealed-carry permit, and are there any legal or privacy concerns with requiring...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken a significant step toward eliminating the federal EEO-1 reporting requirement that many employers have followed for decades. On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted...
More than five percent of employed Americans hold more than one job, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For employers, outside employment may raise concerns related to employee performance, competition...
Federal immigration authorities reportedly are using domestic air travel information to locate and arrest noncitizens suspected of overstaying their authorized periods of admission. Here’s what employers should know...
Calculating accurate wages and hours for employees remains a persistent risk area for Wisconsin employers, particularly those operating in construction and other jobsite-driven industries. While many employers understand...
Colorado has enacted House Bill (HB) 26-1283, a new law restricting how employers handle government-issued identification documents. Although the statute is primarily intended to prevent the exploitation of workers...
A recent case from Austin teaches us about two key legal issues: (1) the importance of the threshold issue of an adverse employment action; and (2) the cat’s paw theory. But first, the story. ‘Future looks bright,’ but...