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EEOC Priorities…

July 20, 2026

We have previously discussed the EEOC’s rescission of guidance related to sexual harassment and affirmative action, which have materially changed... Read More

States Matter…

July 13, 2026

Last week our tip of the week addressed the EEOC’s decision to rescind its previous guidance on affirmative action programs. ... Read More

The End of Affirmative Action?

July 07, 2026

On June 30, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a press release confirming its decision to rescind longstanding agency... Read More

Artificial Intelligence: Productivity Tool for Good or Bad?

June 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence and its impact on the workplace and employment opportunities is the topic of conversation in the news.  It... Read More

Protected Classes

June 23, 2026

Human resources professionals have a difficult job; they must stay current on the ever-changing labor and employment laws.  This is... Read More

The Floor and Ceiling of Wage and Hour Laws

June 15, 2026

In recent Tips of the Week, we have pointed out situations where state wage and hour laws are more protective... Read More

Meal Periods and Compensable Time

June 09, 2026

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are not required to provide employees with rest breaks or meal periods.  This... Read More

FMLA Leave – Must It Equal Radio Silence?

June 01, 2026

When an employee goes out on FMLA leave, an employer is forced to find a way to cover that employee’s... Read More

What Constitutes a Reasonable Accommodation

May 26, 2026

When an employee has poor attendance and claims that their attendance issues are related to their recognizable disability, what is... Read More

Independent Contractor or Employee?

May 18, 2026

“To be or not to be” or “employee or not employee?”  Both are weighty decisions, but for very different reasons. ... Read More

Compensable Work Time… What is the Standard?

May 11, 2026

A recent court case has addressed the issue of compensable work time and demonstrates the new complexities involved in determining... Read More

“Are They, or Aren’t They?”

May 04, 2026

One area of labor and employment law that is getting recent attention is the definition of employee and the classification... Read More

Here’s a Tip on Tips

April 27, 2026

This is the first tax year where the newly passed legislation has allowed tipped employees to take a deduction from... Read More

The Gift that Keeps on Giving…

April 20, 2026

One of the most difficult areas of employment law currently is the everchanging area of immigration and work authorization.  Over... Read More

Remote Workers and Compliance Issues

April 13, 2026

During the COVID pandemic, remote working – once a rarity – became a necessity and many workers were reluctant to... Read More

Do Unto Others…

April 06, 2026

A recent case involving a female student in an OB/GYN program in Michigan is instructive to employers who are involved... Read More

Adverse Employment Action or Not

March 30, 2026

When an employee sues an employer for any type of discrimination, the employee must show that the employer acted in... Read More

Are They or Aren’t They Authorized…?

March 23, 2026

Determining the work eligibility of an employee used to be relatively straight forward.  Did they possess the identification documents required... Read More

“Age Discrimination, or Is It?”

March 17, 2026

A recent case out of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, involving General Motors, provides a great reminder to employers... Read More

USERRA: A Timely Reminder

March 09, 2026

“USERRA: A Timely Reminder” Given the recent military action, both globally and nationally, it is a prime time for employer... Read More