On June 14, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide an important Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) question—namely, whether an employer claiming an exemption from overtime needs to prove it by “clear and convincing”...
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Like all good legal questions, the answer to whether a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is enforceable in sexual harassment cases is “it depends.” An NDA or confidentiality agreement is a signed legal document that...
Q If an employee takes Family Medical and 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? The FMLA has some...
Q What’s 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...
The 2023 and 2024 legislative landscape witnessed a surge in states and cities implementing diverse pay transparency requirements. Despite the progress in recent years in reducing the wage gap, gender pay disparities...
Over the past few years, there have been much higher rates of immigration than had previously been projected. In 2019, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)—which is tasked with providing independent, nonpartisan...
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On April 22, 2024, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals substantially redefined the burden of proof employers must meet to establish the degree of impairment that can be apportioned to a preexisting condition in...
On March 15, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Lindke v. Freed that lays out a two-part test for when a public official’s social media activity constitutes state action. According to the Court, a public...
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On April 20, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul approved the $237 billion New York State Budget for fiscal year 2025. Several of the budget’s provisions will affect and create new legal obligations for New York State employers...
For several years now, finding and hiring talent has been top of mind for employers. But the picture is changing. Often, there are still more open jobs than qualified employees to fill them, but at least some studies...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just creating buzz. It’s also sparking both fear and enthusiasm, with some employers worried about the downsides and others eager to dive in and capitalize on the potential. No matter...
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In a recent ruling that could have important implications for employers’ disciplinary actions, the Michigan Supreme Court has expanded the scope of retaliation claims under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA)...
A recent case from the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) provides a valuable lesson. The case involved a teacher who—to her credit—proceeded on her own without a lawyer. The...
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace,” which is meant to update, consolidate, and replace the previous guidance...
One of the benefits of workers’ compensation is that it shields an employer from much more expensive types of injury claims. The injured worker trades the chance for a huge recovery in favor of an easier, more rapid...