Now that fall is well underway, Michigan employers should be reviewing their compensation practices and paid leave policies to ensure compliance with the new requirements taking effect in 2025. As detailed previously, the...more
If one Texas employer has its way, we wouldn’t be fighting over whether the Department of Labor has the right to raise the floor of the salary basis test for determining OT exempt status – we’d instead conclude that the...more
8/9/2024
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Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
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Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Big changes are coming for Michigan employers due to a sweeping decision just issued by the state’s highest court. Beginning next year, Michigan employers will be subject to new annual minimum wage increases, gradually lose...more
The Michigan Court of Appeals just blocked a $13+ minimum wage and shut down the expanded paid leave law for Michigan workers that was set to take effect next month. The Court of Appeals’ January 26 decision ruled that state...more
Michigan employers will have to pay a minimum wage of at least $12 an hour and provide expanded sick leave rights to all employees starting February 19, 2023, since the Michigan Court of Claims said it would delay enforcement...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
9/10/2020
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Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Medical Leave ,
Misclassification ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Telecommuting ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wrongful Death