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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Help Wanted... But Not Yo…

Help Wanted... But Not You

This month, an Indiana-based staffing agency settled a charge of national origin, race, sex, and disability discrimination filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The EEOC alleged that the company had engaged in unlawf… Read More
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Student Loan Repayment Re…

Student Loan Repayment Relief

Signed into law in 2022, the SECURE Act 2.0 (“the Act”) introduced a significant benefit for employees burdened with student loan debt: A student loan match program. The Act gives employers the option to make retirement plan contributions on beha… Read More
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Principle of the Matter

Principle of the Matter

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
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RV Giant Hits a Roadblock

RV Giant Hits a Roadblock

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
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