Jan 15, 2025 | Employment Law
The Biden administration spent nearly two years crafting new regulations that attempted to make clear Title IX’s ban against discrimination “on the basis of sex” also included discrimination-based sex stereotypes, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity....
Jan 13, 2025 | Employment Law
An employee handbook is a crucial tool for a business to communicate its policies, procedures, and expectations, and to ensure legal compliance. However, employee handbooks need to be reviewed and updated regularly to achieve these objectives. Here are five reasons to...
Dec 30, 2024 | Employment Law
It is becoming increasingly common for employers, especially in the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing sectors, to outfit workers with wearable technologies, or “wearables” — devices worn on the body to improve worker safety and productivity. Worker...
Nov 27, 2024 | Employment Law
The concept of “Schedule F” in federal employment was a topic of considerable discussion in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, raising questions about its implications in 2025 and beyond for federal employees and contractors. This blog provides...
Nov 22, 2024 | Employment Law
On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2024 Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) Salary Basis Rule (“2024 Rule”) was vacated by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The 2024 Rule, which was finalized by the DOL back in April...
Nov 19, 2024 | Employment Law
Employee mental health support is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. With mental health challenges on the rise, employers must be prepared to handle crises effectively and compassionately. Managing mental health crises with sensitivity and compliance is a...
