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In a 4-3 decision last week, the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated two state laws passed in 2018: the Improved Workforce Opportunity Act (IWOWA) and the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). IWOWA required significant increases in minimum wages, and ESTA mand… Read More

In response to the growing integration and use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in the workplace, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued “AI Principles for Developers and Employers.” The Principles aim to ensure fair treatm… Read More

On Wednesday, July 3, a federal judge in Dallas granted a request for an injunction temporarily blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) upcoming rule (set to take effect on September 4th), which would ban non-compete agreements in almost… Read More

Dive into the latest legal update with Dirk Beamer as he breaks down last week’s ruling on the noncompete ban. Read More

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a broad, controversial rule that seeks to prevent for-profit employers from entering and enforcing non-compete agreements with their employees and independent contractors. The rule is se… Read More

Last month, a leading RV manufacturer agreed to pay $95,460 and provide additional relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The lawsuit alleged that the company faile… Read More

Independent Contractor Status and Salary Exemptions: New Rules from the DOL Make Misclassification a Real Risk (Dirk Beamer, 1:50) The Corporate Transparency Act: It’s in effect. Are you in compliance? (Heather Miles, 16:00) Expanded Legal Protecti… Read More

“Put it in writing.” This is common advice in the human resources and employment law arena. Documentation plays a critical role in substantiating and, if necessary, defending employee discipline and terminations. If the written record, however, c… Read More