One of the basic rules of trial evidence is that you can’t argue to a jury that a party is just a bad person who is dishonest and shouldn’t be believed. That form of “character assassination” is precluded precisely...
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The ability to pump breast milk in the workplace is protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In 2010, the Break Time for Nursing Mother Act was passed as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and amended the...
Q To be compliant with the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act, the law states there must be a water source. Must this water source be in the same room as the designated space, or is...
The Texas Legislature is in special session and decided to enact a law, which Governor Greg Abbott is promising to sign, that bans the use of COVID-19 vaccine requirements by private employers. Details First, the law...
Q Minimum wage is going up to $17.20 per hour for federal contractors on January 1, 2024. Does this require interns to be paid at the federal minimum wage rate, as well, or are they an exception? The Executive Order...
In September 2023, the Idaho Supreme Court held that the exclusive remedy rule of Idaho’s workers’ compensation law doesn’t shield independent contractors from lawsuits filed by injured employees. Exclusive remedy rule...
Email is woven into our work lives. It’s important, and we should treat it as important, so we need to take a minute to think about making it more effective. Here are three suggestions. Suggestion No.1: Respond Somewhere...
The holiday season and corresponding celebratory shenanigans will soon be upon us. This means many employers may be facing the question “What do we do when someone brings their party to work?” This article covers the...
Q One of our managers has been out on short-term disability (STD), but he didn’t apply for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave. If he returns three days per week, can we apply FMLA leave to cover the other two days...
Finding that perfect résumé is every employer’s dream. But research shows the risks they face if they’re too quick to assume candidates really are what they seem to be. Recently, career advice website ResumeLab surveyed...
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The annual office holiday party conjures up an array of memories and emotions—not all of them good, some downright horrendous. Many employees look forward to leaving the pressures of work behind and gathering with...
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On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The new standard will make...
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Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a wide-ranging Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI). Although the order mainly concerns federal agencies’ approach to AI, it also has important implications for...
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Imagine the following scenario: An employer issues a physical check to an employee (or another individual). The employee mobile deposits the check into their bank (Bank A). Then, the employee quickly takes the check to a...
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a series of pro-employee moves over the past few months that have significant adverse implications for employers. Rundown of recent actions The Board’s recent actions...