Legal and Regulatory Updates for Employers in the Upper Midwest
On June 13, 2024, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge found that noncompete and non-solicitation provisions of a technician’s employment agreement were …
Last week, it was widely reported that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will soon recommend rescheduling cannabis (i.e., marijuana) from a Schedule I substance to …
The U.S. Supreme Court recently changed the standard for when an employee can successfully claim discrimination based on an undesired change in compensation, terms, conditions, …
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued its Final Rule regarding the right of employees to designate a representative to accompany OSHA worksite …
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a fact sheet alerting employers to the risks of unlawful discrimination and other compliance violations when using …
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and many state laws, employers must provide reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, including employees with mental …
On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that an employee seeking to hold a publicly traded company liable for adverse personnel action …
Any employee can experience a financial emergency like unexpected medical expenses or a vehicle breakdown. Many employees have been compelled to seek loans or hardship …
The federal Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) has been law for over a year. Most employers have adjusted to the …
This week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule on analyzing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor under …
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