It’s hard to avoid the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it becomes a more prevalent part of our personal and business lives and it’s essential to recognize its implications in the workplace. Employers are leveraging AI to streamline their
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September
28,
2023
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08:37
The recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision in NLRB v. Miller Plastics is a clear victory for workers’ rights but it also raises concerns about the implications for employers and the potential unintended consequences of such a ruling,
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June
28,
2023
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07:10
Does your business utilize non-competition agreements? Do you have a non-compete agreement in your job? If so, you want to take note of recent national trends that may impact whether these agreements will continue to be enforceable.Historically, in
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March
31,
2022
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12:40
On March 14, 2022, the EEOC released new guidance related to caregiver discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance reaffirms that simply because a caregiver is not a protected class in and of itself, an employer still maintains a
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November
03,
2021
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02:18
If you have tipped employees, then you should be aware of the Department of Labor’s new regulations. The requirements for how employers administer tips will be changing on December 28, 2021. This summary will explain the changes and provide some
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September
28,
2021
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11:57
As states across the country continue to impose limitations on non-competition and non-solicitation agreements between employers and employees, Illinois has recently followed suit by codifying new restrictions. On May 31, 2021, Illinois’ state
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March
19,
2021
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09:25
September
30,
2020
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09:47
The evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present challenges to employers seeking to keep their employees and customers safe while also remaining in compliance with the law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has
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April
24,
2020
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08:40
As employers continue to deal with the ramifications of shutdowns and absences relating to COVID-19, they may consider mitigation strategies in the face of an economic or business downturn. If an employer is considering plant closings or mass
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July
18,
2018
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02:54
The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued a major decision in the caseEpic Systems Corp. v. Lewisthat upholds the rights of employers to require its employees to pursue individual arbitration for resolving employment disputes.
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