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What Employers Need to Know About DOL Employee Classification Rules
The much-anticipated independent contractor final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that became effective on March 11, 2024, is the next step in the evolution of employer/employee/independent contractor. Read More ›
Categories: Employment, Labor Relations, Liability
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How Employers Handle a Remote Workforce
In a June 2022 study by Gallup.com, 8 in 10 employees are working hybrid or entirely remote, while only 2 in 10 are entirely on-site. Read More ›
Categories: Employment, Labor Relations, Liability
Part One: What You Need to Know Before Conducting a Workplace Investigation in Michigan
Conducting a workplace investigation is a challenging and risk-filled endeavor for Michigan employers. Done right, an investigation can unearth important information that can help bring an end to deleterious behavior—or affirm that nothing unlawful or improper is or was taking place. In either case, an investigation can restore trust and credibility internally and externally. Done poorly, an investigation erodes trust and can result in legal and financial consequences, loss of employee morale, and reputational damage. Read More ›
Categories: Compliance, Employment, Harassment, Lawsuit, Liability
Legal Pitfalls and Best Practices During the Hiring Process
In today’s tight job market, businesses must recruit aggressively to attract talent. However, without a clear and compliant hiring process in place, and well-trained employees to implement the process, an employer’s hiring practices can open it up to significant liability. Read More ›
Categories: Employment, Labor Relations, Lawsuit, Liability
Conflict at Work: Is it Harassment or is it Bullying?
Employers have known for a long time the legal implications of harassment in the workplace. And, while bullying gets considerable attention in schools, it is only now starting to gain attention in the workplace. But employers must be aware that ignoring bullying in the workplace may also expose them to significant legal liability. Read More ›
Categories: Did you Know?, Employment, Harassment, Lawsuit, Liability
The Consequences of Misclassifying an Employee as an Independent Contractor
Due to increased scrutiny from state and federal government agencies and high profile cases involving companies such as Uber, UPS and FedEx Ground, businesses are becoming increasingly concerned over proper classification of workers. Read More ›
Categories: Employee Benefits, Employment, Labor Relations, Lawsuit, Liability, Wage and Hour
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