By: Emma Mansberg Weintraub
With a new presidential administration, comes potentially widespread shifts in employment policies. While President Trump is still finalizing his cabinet picks and readying to take office, employers can begin to anticipate and prepare for the variety of multifaceted changes a second Trump Administration ...
By: Mitzi Wyrick
In two recent decisions, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has reversed years of existing precedent and restricted both what employers can say to their employees in response to a union campaign and where they can say it. Both decisions apply prospectively.
Captive Audience Meetings. Taking away one of the most ...
As we head into the holiday season, we all find ourselves busy with work-related parties, events, and get- togethers of many different types. From time to time, businesses host employee parties or other offsite events to keep employees engaged, foster team building, and improve morale. However, whether an employer is hosting a holiday party, a ...
By: Lillie Stivers
A federal court in Texas recently struck down a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule designed to expand employees’ eligibility for overtime pay. The court’s order invalidates the rule for employees nationwide.
Under federal law, an employer must pay an employee time-and-a-half if the employee works more than 40 hours in a ...
On November 15, 2024, a federal district court vacated the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) salary-threshold increase for the executive, professional and administrative (EAP) exemption. We’ve been following this closely, as have many employers, without real clarity. But now, we have an answer.
The Decision
The U.S. District Court for ...
By: Lillie Stivers
As the festive season approaches, it’s almost time for annual office parties. While these parties are a great way for employees to mingle outside of the workplace, employers should take precautions to make sure that office events are not only fun but also problem-free. To ensure your event is a success, the following is a list ...
What once was old is new again. For those living in caves or remote parts of the world without internet access: there was an election in the United States this week. We will have a new President. Well, not exactly “new.” Maybe a new old President? Or is it an old new President? Or perhaps an old old President? Who’s to say? Regardless, the point is ...
On October 25, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (”EEOC”) issued a press release stating it was suing a Michigan restaurant for discrimination. The EEOC alleged Culver’s violated federal law when firing a transgender employee and three of his colleagues after they complained about workplace harassment.
In this case ...