Congress is considering comp time legislation to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on a key provision concerning overtime. Under the law, non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid time and a half for every h…
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The next change resulting from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) takes effect October 1, 2013, when open enrollment in the “Health Insurance Marketplace” begins. Intended to provide a “competitive insurance marketplace” for affordable and qualifi…
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For the last five years, I have coached my kids’ rec league basketball teams along with some other dads in the neighborhood. One of the biggest challenges we see with young ballplayers is the temptation to stand in place, arms waiving, shouting for…
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Michigan businesses face an increasingly complex regulatory environment at virtually every level of government, making it hard to keep track of a company’s legal obligations. Crooks seem to be using that complexity to their advantage. The Michigan…
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From an employer’s perspective, keeping up with the law can sometimes seem daunting. But, even as federal and state legal and regulatory requirements grow, carefully drafted employment agreements can help to reduce the risk of costly litigation ini…
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One week into the New Year, how many of your resolutions remain intact? A recent news report highlighted the big business gyms and fitness clubs do in January – and the rapid fall off in February when human nature reverts to custom. Resolutions are…
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In this month of ghosts, goblins and all things spooky, beware of the scariest of legal terms: “indemnification.” It’s a big word with big consequences and its power is often overlooked. Here’s the 411 on the term and ways to keep it from sca…
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The Society of Human Resource Management recently published an article notifying its members that surprise Department of Labor (DOL) visits are on the rise. According to the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division administrator, the DOL is showing up at works…
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has intensified its focus on employers’ leave of absence and attendance policies, especially in light of new rules expanding the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This me…
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In an increasingly competitive business environment, finding time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s can be a challenge. When handling workforce disciplinary matters, this often means failure to document a particular infraction or warning. At the t…
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