Delay in Anticipated Overtime Final Rule Explained

?The anticipated proposed rule on overtime has been in a holding pattern while Congress considers leadership nominations to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), said Robert Boonin, an attorney with Dykema in... Read more »

Onboard New Hires Thoughtfully to Encourage Retention

?Just because the workweek often starts on Monday doesn’t mean new hires should start then. Try Wednesday instead to give IT and managers a chance to correct outstanding onboarding issues. That was... Read more »

House Committee Divided on Labor Secretary Nominee

?Congressional lawmakers grilled Julie Su, President Joe Biden’s nominee for labor secretary, at a contentious hearing on June 7. Members of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce were split... Read more »

Texas Legislature Passes Data Privacy and Security Act

? On May 29, H.B. 4, also known as the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, passed in the Texas legislature. The bill will now land on the desk of Gov. Greg... Read more »

Missouri Passes Bill Restricting Nonsolicitation Agreements

?A recently passed Missouri bill included some amendments added at the last minute that may have significant implications for restrictive covenants, such as nonsolicitation and noninterference provisions that are commonly used to... Read more »

Colorado Amends Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

?The Colorado legislature recently passed Senate Bill 23-105, which amends Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, to clarify certain existing employer obligations and add new obligations. Gov. Jared Polis signed the... Read more »

House of Representatives Divided on Labor Secretary Nominee

?Congressional lawmakers grilled Julie Su, President Joe Biden’s nominee for labor secretary, at a contentious hearing on June 7. Members of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce were split... Read more »

Making the Case for the Return to the Workplace

[Editor’s Note: This article has been updated.] Employers have been offering carrots and sticks to employees to return to physical workplaces—free lunches and onsite child care for those who return and discipline... Read more »

Colorado Adopts New Rules on Harassment and Nondisclosure Agreements

?On June 7, Gov. Jared Polis signed the Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (POWR) Act into law, radically transforming Colorado’s employment discrimination legal landscape by expanding the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). The... Read more »

Look-Back Method Is Beneficial but Complex Way to Calculate FMLA Time Off

?The look-back method of calculating how much Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off an employee has used during a 12-month period is the best way for employers to prevent FMLA... Read more »
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