Legal and Regulatory Updates for Employers in the Upper Midwest
The U.S. Supreme Court has changed what an employer must establish to support a claim that an employee’s request for a religious accommodation is unreasonable …
Every federal contractor knows SAM, but not all of them realize that how they respond to SAM can make or break their success as a …
On May 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on calculating use of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave during a …
By the time the Minnesota state legislature completed its session on May 22, 2023, it had successfully passed significant new laws that affect every employer …
There is an undeniable trend to limit or ban the use of non-compete agreements by employers. The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban, …
This may be a good time for employers to review their policies and practices regarding pregnant and nursing employees. On December 29, 2022, two federal …
Soon employers who are required to test workers for drugs or alcohol under the federal Department of Transportation mandate will have the option of conducting …
The Job Accommodation Network, better known as JAN, just published their employer survey report. The report “Accommodation and Compliance: Low Cost, High Impact” includes information …
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports that they are finding many wage and hour violations in their investigations of home care companies. According to …
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) offers several compliance assistance toolkits that collect FAQs, templates, and other employer assistance tools. These toolkits give quick answers …
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