Recent reports suggest that a COVID-19 vaccine will begin being distributed this month, with some reports suggesting the rollout may be as early as the week of December 14. The vaccine has the potential to protect workforces and keep organizations...
Let’s be honest—most of us have election fatigue. We’ve grown weary of campaign commercials, political mail and the nonstop news cycle about campaigns and politics. This month’s First Friday webinar falls on the heels of the 2020 elections, and by then...
With Halloween just around the corner, now is a good time to review some of the most terrifying employment and labor law developments every employer should beware of. Join Rembolt Ludtke’s employment and labor law attorneys on Friday, October 2,...
Join us on September 4, 2020, for our First Friday Webinar. This webinar will help attendees stay current with the latest rules and regulations regarding wage and hour laws. We will cover classification of exempt and non-exempt workers, the U.S....
Employment law is an ever-evolving area, and human resource professionals know better than anyone how important it is to stay abreast of recent developments. While most of the country is sequestered, courts and policymakers have been busy issuing new mandates...
Each year, attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law are recognized by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers across more than 70 practice areas. Within each state, no more than 5% of attorneys receive this...
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a heightened focus on health and safety in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 was adopted to ensure workers have safe and healthy working conditions. While many organizations...
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By Mark A. Fahleson, Tara Tesmer Paulson, Jennifer L. Ralph
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that “an employer who fires an individual merely for being gay or transgender...
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By Mark A. Fahleson, Tara Tesmer Paulson, Jennifer L. Ralph
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has indicated that people 65 years of age and older are at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. ...
It’s been nearly 3 months since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Every U.S. employer has been affected, and human resource professionals have been on the front line in addressing the needs of their organizations and personnel. So how has...
Chances are the current COVID-19 pandemic has consumed your personal and work life over the past month. Although significant guidance has been issued with respect to the various requirements employers must comply with, much remains unclear. Not a day goes...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act’s regulations applicable to the fluctuating workweek method of compensation. The proposed rule is significant given that many employers will likely...
