One of the best articles you’ll ever read on employee motivation is “The Little Things That Make Employees Feel Appreciated” by Kerry Roberts Gibson, Kate O’Learly, and Joseph R. Weintraub from The Harvard Business...
Employment Law Letter
New York employers need to know about a recent employment law decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the federal appellate court that has jurisdiction over the U.S. District Courts in New York...
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (the appeals court covering Texas) recently approved the setting aside of a huge verdict for 14 employees in a race discrimination case. For a variety of lessons, read on. Texas jury...
We’re witnessing more of an emphasis on immigration enforcement, which is increasingly being felt by employers and involves a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on...
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a Silicon Valley buzzword anymore—it’s reshaping how companies across the Midwest operate. From farms to financial firms, manufacturers to law practices, AI is unlocking new levels...
It’s the time of year when Maine employers have to get up to speed on the new laws taking effect. This year, there are three employment laws you should pay attention to. Earned paid leave law Effective September 24, 2025...
As the social stigma associated with mental health lessens each year, the rates of formal mental health diagnoses continue to rise. With a formal diagnosis, it becomes easier for a person to navigate a treatment plan and...
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making has continued to rise since its inception. Nowhere is this more evident than in hiring decisions. Employers have used AI to help screen résumés...
In a recent decision, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to employers in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee) established a new, higher standard for holding employers liable for harassment...
Gather round, friends, and let me tell you of a strange story and a strained decision from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all employers in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee)....
The recent shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk sparked heated media and online discourse right away. Those who agree with the values Kirk expressed mourned his loss. While certainly not true of all...
Most of us are familiar with the California and federal laws prohibiting age discrimination in any aspect of employment against employees or applicants over the age of 40. But there’s another age discrimination statute...
An employee complains to you that a coworker delivered lewd messages, came uninvited into their home, and made repeated and express physical and verbal sexual advances. You don’t know how to respond? Neither did the HR...
We have long cautioned that employees have a significant homecourt advantage in labor commissioner hearings and appeals. The commissioners are usually employee-friendly, but whatever they award, the rules make any appeal...
Fifteen years after the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law, noncompliance with the employer mandate is no longer a gamble—it’s a guaranteed financial hit. Paying Internal Revenue Service (IRS) penalties can cost six...