New risk: EEOC now suing over small claims

• May 20, 2019

Employers haven’t worried as much about being sued by the EEOC in smaller, less unique cases. But that’s all changing.

Ask the Attorney: I-9 storage, exempt employees and alcohol in the workplace

• May 14, 2019

Expert employment law attorney, Nancy Delogu, answers human resource and management's legal questions about exempt employees, I-9s and alcohol in the workplace.

DOL opinion letter on FMLA timing muddies the waters

• May 13, 2019

Employers must run FMLA leave concurrently with any paid leave an employee takes for an FMLA-qualifying condition, according to a new opinion letter.

Intermittent FMLA leave management: The legal way to prevent abuse

• May 09, 2019

Intermittent FMLA leave abuse can wreak workplace havoc. But take heart. There are ways to manage intermittent FMLA leave in ways that rein in abuse.

From the courtroom: Termination lawsuit lessons

• May 08, 2019

Take these lessons from real-life termination lawsuits as reminders and tips for the next time you find yourself building a case to fire.

Lessons learned from real-life OSHA regulation violations

• April 25, 2019

Take these real-life lessons as a gentle reminder to review your Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.

Sexual harassment claims jump while EEOC charges go down

• April 18, 2019

Even as total EEOC charges declined dramatically in fiscal year 2018, sexual harassment claims soared. So what does this mean for employers?

DOL proposes new rate of pay rule, issues opinion letters

• April 11, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor is having a busy spring with new proposals and opinion letters. All while facing a 10% budget cut from the White House.

Ask the Attorney: Who is permitted to complete a W-4 form? and more

• April 09, 2019

Our expert attorney answers HR professionals' questions about filling out w-4 forms and final paychecks.

Important questions and answers about the new overtime rule

• April 08, 2019

Here are some key Q&As from a new DOL fact sheet on the proposed changes.

Weigh all the risks of bringing criminal charges against terminated employee

• April 05, 2019

Think twice before filing criminal charges against a former employee — you might find your organization on the receiving end of a prosecution lawsuit.

Equal Pay Day: Run audit to check compliance

• April 02, 2019

Today is Equal Pay Day in America. So, why not take this day to double-check your Equal Pay Act compliance?

State OT salary thresholds may exceed new DOL rule

• April 01, 2019

Before you move forward with any compensation adjustments in response to the new proposed federal salary threshold, check your overtime compliance.

From the courtroom: Sexual discrimination defined by real-life cases

• March 20, 2019

These recent cases prove courts are becoming more sensitive to sexual discrimination claims that can have a real effect on careers and work environment.

New overtime salary threshold: First steps and reactions

• March 19, 2019

Employers should start planning now how they will respond to the Department of Labor’s proposal to raise the overtime salary threshold.

Equal pay: Federal courts add another twist

• March 18, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court just rejected an equal pay lawsuit for a most unusual reason. Even so, employers can learn valuable pay equity lessons from the case.

Firing after FMLA leave? Expect lawsuit

• March 14, 2019

Warning: Firing an employee while referencing use of FMLA leave may trigger a retaliation lawsuit.

While you were sleeping: DOL releases new overtime proposal

• March 08, 2019

Late yesterday, Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta released a press statement through the Department of Labor outlining a new proposal.

From the courtroom: What you can and can’t do with FMLA

• March 06, 2019

FMLA isn't just about maternity leave and medical concerns - but it does have its limitations. As employers can see in these recent court cases, it's important to...

Harassment training continues to evolve in response to #MeToo

• February 27, 2019

Sexual harassment training continues to be a primary focus for employers, as recent court cases prove the EEOC still sees it as a major workplace problem.