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Anticipated changes at EEOC under incoming administration may be slow

The second Trump administration will undoubtedly bring changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Significant changes are not likely to occur immediately, however, given that the agency will have a...

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Wages in a winter wonderland: Pay challenges during inclement weather

During severe weather, some businesses may close for safety, convenience, or one of many other business reasons. Others, such as healthcare providers, provide critical services and often have to remain open to the best...

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Immigration workplace inspections and I-9 audits to increase in 2025

Employers should prepare for increased audits of I-9 immigration documents and workplace raids as President Trump pursues his pledge to deport millions of undocumented workers. To avoid civil penalties, you should take...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming

DOL withdraws controversial 80/20 rule for tipped employees

On December 17, 2024, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a final rule withdrawing its controversial 80/20 rule for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and restoring...

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Manager’s impatience collides with ADA: A case study

Managers have demanding jobs. They report to execs who want results. They oversee human beings who experience life challenges and who are always protected by employment laws. For an illustration of a collision between an...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Probationary periods present potential legal pitfalls, so be prepared

Using a probationary period for employees is a common practice in many businesses. Employers establish a time frame to give newly hired employees a chance to prove their skill, value, and reliability. For employers, it’s...

Feb 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Supreme Court defaults to lower standard of proof for FLSA exemptions

The “standard of proof” is an important issue in litigation. Usually, it’s the burden a suing employee has to prove all elements of their case. But it’s the employer’s burden to show that an employee is “exempt” from the...

Jan 29, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · California

State of Michigan provides guidance on Earned Sick Time Act

We have previously reported on the replacement of the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act with the more employee-friendly Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). With the ESTA set to go into effect on February 21, 2025, the Michigan...

Jan 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin

Warning: New FLSA travel time obligation on the horizon

A recent ruling by a federal court of appeals in one of our Great Lake states adds a new spin on whether you need to pay for travel time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The answer is putting Texas employers on...

Jan 01, 2025 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Federal court strikes down DOL rule increasing salary minimums under FLSA

On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas issued an order vacating and setting aside the regulatory amendments the Department of Labor (DOL) issued earlier in the year to the minimum salary...

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