Corporate Services, Inc. News (2024)

07/19/2024

Companies in Minnesota that work with independent contractors should be aware of a new ruling....more

07/17/2024

A judge ruled on June 14, 2024 that an employer interfered with the employee's rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)....more

07/11/2024

Last week a judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) comprehensive ban on noncompetes — but only for the plaintiffs in the lawsuit....more

07/10/2024

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes employers responsible for reasonably accommodating individuals with disabilities unless doing so will create undue hardship....more

07/09/2024

An employee applied for workers' compensation benefits after saying work caused his hearing loss. Unfortunately for him, he also provided testimony that cast doubt on that cla...more

07/08/2024

Earlier this month, a federal appellate court poked holes in what many considered an infallible employer defense to employee discrimination claims known as the "good-faith bel...more

07/04/2024

On July 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a limited stay and preliminary injunction of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) final rule...more

07/03/2024

On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released the text of its highly anticipated proposed standard....more

07/02/2024

If you got stuck in an elevator at work, would you expect to receive workers' compensation or other benefits? ...more

07/01/2024

The Supreme Court issued four decisions narrowing agencies' power to make policy through formal rulemaking and adjudication....more

06/29/2024

On June 28, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a limited injunction of the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new regulations increasing the ...more

06/28/2024

On Friday, June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, meaning judges cannot defer to agencies — opening more ...more

06/28/2024

On June 26, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a cease and desist order forcing an employer to rescind overly broad nondisparagement and confidentiality la...more

06/28/2024

Does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allow employers to terminate the employment of someone who is on leave under the statute?...more

06/26/2024

On June 20, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the validity of certain work permits issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries unde...more

06/21/2024

A case from Arkansas looks at whether high blood pressure is a legitimate reason to take leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)....more

06/20/2024

On Monday, June 17, 2024, the Supreme Court agreed to review and establish the burden of proof that employers must satisfy to demonstrate the applicability of an overtime exem...more

06/20/2024

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a new fact sheet (FS-2024-22) to address frequently asked questions (FAQs) about educational assistance programs (EAPs), also kno...more

06/19/2024

Across the United States, many employers are working on managing their labor budgets to accommodate increases in minimum pay standards for non-exempt, tipped, and certain over...more

06/17/2024

The Supreme Court just dealt a blow to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) by making it harder for the agency to win early court injunctions for employees in cases invol...more