It’s that time of year again. Coworkers have begun bombarding you with requests to purchase Girl Scout cookies. So, in that spirit, let’s tackle: Whether … Read more
NLRB Revises Test For Independent Contractor Status
In a significant ruling which will benefit companies, the National Labor Relations Board last Friday revised the test it uses for determining whether … Read more
States Are Taking the Lead In Gender Equity Laws
As we discussed in a post following the November midterm elections, the outcome resulted in a divided Congress unlikely to pass significant employment … Read more
Sick Leave: A Patchwork of Local and State Laws You Need to Know
Over the last decade, dozens of states and cities have infected the nation with a patchwork of paid sick leave laws and ordinances. The paid sick leave … Read more
Avoid Background Check Class Actions With Arbitration Agreements
Companies are increasingly faced with class actions for alleged violations of one of the “big three” —the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair … Read more
Married Workers Get Better Benefits
Marriage has a host of tangible benefits – from married couples living longer to getting significant tax breaks – but new research shows that tying the … Read more
The Details are Critical When Your Sponsored Workers Leave the Country
With holidays already upon us and many coming up over the next several weeks, organizations with foreign national workers are likely dealing with travel … Read more
What Your Employees Post Online Should Be a Warning
Yet again, here’s another situation in which off-the-clock social media posts impact the workplace. I read this opinion, in which the plaintiff, a former … Read more
It Matters What You Do For Parents After the Baby Is Born
Being a new parent is an exhilarating experience. But despite the joy that a new baby can bring, parents will sometimes get depressed or otherwise … Read more
With Paid Leave Laws Expanding, You Need to Update Your Attendance Policies
Minnesota might not stand out as a trendsetter (plaid shirts aside), but three cities have recently jumped on the national trend of paid sick leave laws. … Read more