Many companies have invested in and prioritized diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives over the past several years. And for good reason: DEIA initiatives have been proven to improve employee...more
With holidays and a new year fast approaching, it is an excellent time for employers to consider reviewing and revamping their Employee Handbooks or stand-alone policies that address company-recognized holidays. The most...more
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•On October 13, 2022 the Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice of proposed rulemaking advising that it intends to alter the test used to distinguish “independent contractors” from employees under the Fair...more
Today, Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed into law a new indoor mask mandate for the City of Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Common Council previously approved the new ordinance earlier this week by a vote of 12-1, with...more
For the past 18 months, employers have faced a dizzying number of new laws, regulations and employment issues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest announcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandates by the White House on...more
On September 9, 2021, President Biden held a press conference introducing the administration’s “Plan to Stop the Delta Variant and Boost COVID-19 Vaccinations.” At this conference, the President announced a pair of executive...more
Now that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its formal approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are beginning to implement vaccine requirements for employees. This article...more
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Wage and Hour
On July 29, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated the FAQs relating to paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The update adds provisions that expand the...more
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order entitled Promoting Competition in the American Economy (EO) to combat high prices due to “lack of competition” and low wages resulting from “barriers to competition.”...more
On June 9, 2021, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) with the scope of the ETS limited to certain workplace settings that are defined as healthcare...more
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Workplace Safety
In late February and early March 2020, public health authorities recommended against requiring the general public to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. That initial directive may have been based on a lack of...more
This article outlines a judicious return-to-work strategy, drawing upon the advice of experts in government and science who are developing tools to fight the virus.
As of April 26, 2020, isolation orders and business...more
On April 16, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers directed the Department of Health Services to extend the state’s “Safer-At-Home” Order until 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. While the order maintained most of the...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, is a $2.3 trillion stimulus package that provides direct financial assistance to Americans and offers eligible businesses tax credits,...more
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The law prohibits employers from including unilateral non-disclosure or non-disparagement clauses in employment agreements for unlawful employment practice claims of harassment, discrimination and retaliation....more
On May 14, 2019, the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released an advice memorandum concluding that UberX and UberBlack drivers are independent contractors and not employees. This...more
On January 23, 2019, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, carved out a narrow exclusion from the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) holding that the ADEA does not protect outside job applicants...more
Illinois amended two of its existing employment laws after the Illinois General Assembly’s 2018 regular session, imposing new obligations on employers:
The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (820 ILCS 115/9.5),...more
The November 6 midterm elections are highly charged and anticipated for myriad reasons.
Navigating the statutes governing voting leave rights should be top of mind for all employers. ...more
The November 6 midterm elections are highly charged and anticipated for myriad reasons.
Navigating the Wisconsin statutes governing employer restrictions around elections should be top of mind for all employers in the...more