Q If an employee takes Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to bond with his new child, would he be able to take additional bonding time later the same year if he still had FMLA time available? Potentially! The FMLA...
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I am sometimes asked what lawyers really do for a living? My answer—to hope for the best, plan for the worst. The worst was definitely not planned for in a recent case from Harris County. Two-page employment agreement...
In the closing minutes of the 2024 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature passed a 2,800-page bill that included several significant changes to the Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law. The law made...
On May 17, 2024, the Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 24-205 to protect employees and consumers by prohibiting developers of high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems from engaging in “algorithmic...
On June 14, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion that adds to our understanding of sexual harassment claims under the Texas Labor Code. That’s important, and the story that many will tell. So will we. But the law...
Every July 1, after the Virginia Legislature has carefully debated thousands of bills, the bills that survive the scrutiny of both chambers and the governor go into effect. As this process plays out, employers need to be...
In April, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a sweeping ban on noncompete and conflict-of-interest provisions for certain veterinary and healthcare professionals. For veterinary professionals, the law took effect on June...
Hiring a new employee takes time—for example, time completing paperwork before the start date, as well as time reviewing policies and procedures and completing training. But how much of that time is considered...
Jul 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter
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Q What is considered compensable time during the onboarding process under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—for example, time completing paperwork before the start date as well as time reviewing policies and procedures...
On April 19, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its final rule interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The newly minted regulations have finally gone into effect. Potential...
Barring a successful legal challenge to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on noncompetes, almost all noncompetes will be unenforceable beginning September 4, 2024. As such, employers are concerned about the...
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its long-anticipated final guidance on workplace harassment and provided specific examples of behavior that constitutes unlawful harassment...
Does your organization need a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) policy? In a word, no. What, too short? Okay, okay; here’s why your organization doesn’t need a PWFA-specific policy. It’s not required Employers have to...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was passed in 1938. For the past 86 years, employers have tried to circumvent its requirements, and for the past 86 years, they’ve failed. A very recent attempt was here in Texas...
As remote work arrangements proliferate, it’s crucial for employers to remain compliant with legal obligations, including those outlined in federal and state Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) acts...
Jul 01, 2024 · Employment Law Letter
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