We are living longer, and as a result, working longer. Along with this comes the greater likelihood that cognitive decline will show up in the workplace. Despite this, many employers aren’t ready to address cognitive...
Employment Law Letter
On November 12, 2024, New York City enacted Local Law 109 of 2024. This new ordinance amended the requirement in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that employers develop and implement a written policy regarding...
Achieving harmony among employees seems to be getting more challenging all the time. With some employees working hybrid schedules or fully remote and others working full time in the office, communication can suffer...
The buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) at work often centers around its risks and rewards—is it reliable, will it boost productivity, and will it positively or negatively affect morale? But as the use of AI...
2025 will almost certainly be a busy year at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as Trump 2.0 resets the Board’s course in a more business-friendly direction. This is welcome news for employers, even though the...
Immigration was a central issue during the 2024 presidential election, with then-candidate Donald Trump vowing to take strict action to restrict both lawful and unlawful immigration into the United States. Employers with...
Q Can remote-work policies from the COVID pandemic be used against a company trying to bring employees back into the office? In certain circumstances, yes. Recently, courts have allowed juries to decide if on-site work...
If you haven’t been there, you will be at some point. What am I talking about? Situations when your conscience requires that you say something at work. But it’s not that simple: Speak up, yes, but still keep your work...
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) will become effective on February 21, 2025. Last-minute bills have been introduced by both the state House and the state Senate designed to address serious issues the Act presents...
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...
Many employers instituted work-from-home policies during the COVID pandemic that they are now fine-tuning or rethinking. While telework technology advances and return to on-site work initiatives unfold, employers must...
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...
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...
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...
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...