Employers must have legally compliant policies and procedures (including an effective reporting procedure) that enable them to address these issues in a timely and legal manner.
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The four-day workweek is a hot topic of discussion among employers and employees. There are different ways for businesses to implement a four day work week.
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The 2024 presidential election is set to have far-reaching implications for both employers and employees in the United States.
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Given the current environment, it may be tempting for employers to ban political Speech in the workplace altogether. Even if such a policy would be lawful, it would likely be unworkable and negatively impact employee morale.
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Election season is officially over, but the tension surrounding discussions about the candidates and the issues in American society is unlikely to end soon.
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In a highly anticipated decision, a federal district court in Texas has vacated the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) 2024 Final Rule increasing the salary threshold for application of the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemptions from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On May 17, 2024, Minnesota’s governor signed legislation (SF 3852) that will require employers with 30 or more employees at one or more sites in Minnesota to disclose salary, other compensation and benefits information in job postings.
Minnesota Pay Transparency Law: Highlights and Next Steps Read More »
U.S. Department of Labor releases AI Principles and Best Practices to help employers to harness AI technologies for their business while ensuring workers benefit from the new opportunities and are shielded from potential harms.
AI and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices Read More »
Terminating an employee in a protected class without prior performance reviews is fraught with legal and ethical challenges.
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (the Department) recently issued an update detailing the upcoming employer submission required under Minnesota’s paid family medical leave law (Minnesota Paid Leave). Although employees cannot take leave under the new law until 2026, the first wage detail reports are due on Oct. 31, 2024.
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