Requesting a Doctor's Not…

Requesting a Doctor's Note: Proceed with Caution

Can employers request a doctor’s note? Whether your team is back in the office, fully remote, or somewhere in between, questions about workplace accommodations are here to stay. If an employee asks for leave or a flexible arrangement, can you a… Read More
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PTO Is Not Overtime

PTO Is Not Overtime

Can employers use paid time off instead of overtime pay? Employers often look for ways to meet business needs while providing scheduling flexibility for employees. However, the law is clear that paid time off (PTO) cannot be used as a substitute for… Read More
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Don't Roll the Dice

Don't Roll the Dice

EEOC settlement costs Las Vegas casino $850K A Las Vegas casino resort operator recently agreed to pay $850,000 and implement sweeping policy reforms to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging relig… Read More
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The Fine Line

The Fine Line

EEOC issues guidance on DEI-related workplace discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance pertaining to an evolving area: discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs… Read More
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Honoring Small Businesses

Honoring Small Businesses

Wright Beamer joins in celebrating National Small Business Week! Small businesses account for nearly half of all private sector jobs in the United States. Behind almost every storefront, office, and online retailer is a story of hard work, risk-takin… Read More
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The Employment Law Pendul…

The Employment Law Pendulum

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Andrea R. Lucas as Acting Chair of the agency. Lucas has served as an EEOC Commissioner since 2020, having been nominated by President Tr… Read More
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Earned Sick Time Act Amen…

Earned Sick Time Act Amended

After much anticipation, the Michigan Legislature amended the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) just hours before the original statute was scheduled to become effective. Signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on February 21, 2025, the amended statute… Read More
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CTA Update

CTA Update

We previously reported that on December 3, a Texas district court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Significant developments have taken shape since that update.… Read More
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CTA Paused... For Now

CTA Paused... For Now

On December 3, 2024, a federal district court in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The decision effectively suspends the CTA’s reporting requirements, w… Read More
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Time Off to Vote

Time Off to Vote

With the election approaching, it is not uncommon for confusion to arise about the rules concerning time off to vote. In Michigan, there is no statutory obligation to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees to cast their ballots on Election Day. N… Read More
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