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With just weeks into the new federal administration, there have been significant changes to workplace laws. In particular, the administration has a renewed focus on immigration and compliance enforcement and has issued executive orders aimed at reshaping immigration policies. In preparation for the expected uptick in I-9 audits conducted by […]

A well-run workplace investigation can facilitate in-house resolution and remove the risk of litigation. For example, under the Faragher-Ellerth defense, an employer may remove or limit the risk of liability for claims of unlawful workplace harassment by showing it exercised “reasonable care” to prevent and promptly correct the alleged misconduct […]

In the interest of simplicity and ease, small businesses often include noncompete and other restrictive covenants together with general terms of employment in one agreement. This approach seems simple enough, and it may be more palatable to employees. But there are important considerations which favor the employer’s use of two […]

*Note: This article is directed to businesses in a non-union setting. Every employer, no matter how small, should have an employee handbook even if it is only a few pages. A handbook provides the basic understanding between the employer and employee and, as such, it can reduce inconsistencies, misunderstandings, and […]

On March 11, 2024, the United States Department of Labor’s new rule on independent contractors goes into effect. Because the rule rescinds the more business friendly version from 2021, it makes it more difficult for employers to hire and maintain independent contractors and gig workers. This change is likely to […]