In a landmark decision in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of legislative actions surrounding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (Wage Act) and the...more
12/19/2024
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In our ever-evolving world, fostering cultural sensitivity is paramount for creating inclusive and respectful work environments and minimizing legal risks. Language plays a crucial role in shaping our perceptions, and...more
On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in a 4-3 decision that the Michigan Legislature violated the state constitution in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, when it applied an “adopt-and-amend” approach in...more
8/19/2024
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In a landmark decision in Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled on the constitutionality of legislative actions surrounding the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (Wage Act) and the...more
We previously wrote about the final overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that raises the salary basis for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). One of the key components of that...more
In the complex tapestry of workplace dynamics, there exists an often unspoken advantage known as the beauty premium or “pretty privilege.” This phenomenon refers to the societal bias toward individuals who are perceived as...more
4/8/2024
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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers must provide overtime pay to employees at one and one-half times an employee’s regular pay rate for every hour the employee works beyond 40 hours in a workweek, unless the...more
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
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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
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
8/31/2021
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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
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