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Supreme Court Rules that Unions May Be Sued for Strike Damage to Employer Property
June 1, 2023
In (rare) good news for unionized employers, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not insulate a union from tort claims that it intentionally destroyed employer property during a strike.
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Recent Decisions by the NLRB: Harsher Penalties for Employers Who Repeatedly Violate Labor Law, More Leniency for Worker Outbursts during Labor Action
June 1, 2023
As expected, in the last month the National Labor Relations Board has continued to issue decisions that reverse Trump-era precedents and expand the protections available to employees and unions.
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(Not Terribly Useful) Guidance from the DOL on the FMLA and Holidays
May 30, 2023
Opinion letters from the U.S. Department of Labor are pretty unusual, so I get really excited when they issue one.
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EEOC Updates COVID-Related Guidance For Employers As The Feds Declare An End To The Public Health Emergency
May 30, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the federal government declared that the COVID-19 public health emergency is over. This declaration marks the end of one of the worst global pandemics in history, and over three years of unprecedented restrictions across all facets of our lives.
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U.S. Supreme Court Leave in Place Denial of Telework Accommodation in Response to New Mom's Medically-Unjustified Request
May 27, 2023
On Monday, May 15th, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from a former Georgia state worker, Nicole Owens, who challenged her employer’s decision not to grant her extended post-maternity leave telework.
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The EEOC Targets the Use of AI in Employment Decisions
May 26, 2023
On May 18, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued guidance on the use of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) for employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Minnesota: Legislative Updates Changing the Landscape for Employers
May 24, 2023
This article addresses the following legislation: Earned Sick and Safe Time, Paid Family Medical Leave, the total ban on non-compete clauses, and legalized recreational marijuana.
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Washington’s Long-Term Care Tax Deductions Start July 1, 2023
May 24, 2023
In a bad case of déjà vu, employers are reminded to start withholding a 0.58% premium tax on their Washington employees effective July 1, 2023.
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CMS On Your Radar - Key employment issues worldwide
May 22, 2023
Key employment issues to be aware of internationally.
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New Federal FMLA Poster Released by DOL
May 18, 2023
In April 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor released an updated workplace poster summarizing the significant provisions of the Federal and Medical Leave Act and explaining to employees how to file a complaint.
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New Employment Poster Requirements
May 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new Employee Rights Under the Fair Labor Standards Act poster to reflect the recent changes made under the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act.
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Employers Beware: The End of the COVID-19 Emergency Does Not Mean The End of the EEOC’s COVID-19 Guidance
May 16, 2023
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the EEOC has provided guidance to employers on how the federal anti-discrimination laws interact with COVID-19. This guidance was revised multiple times to account for changing circumstances and, now with the declared end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the EEOC has updated it once more.
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