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Here is a sample of some of the news Corporate Services has put together for you. We hope you find it interesting and relevant. You can find these articles and more at corpserv.com.
03/15/2022
On March 14, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas delivered a victory for businesses that utilize independent contractors, and for independent contractors themselves, when it held that the Department of Labor's (DOL) 2021 delay and ultimate withdrawal of regulations governing independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (the "IC Rule") was unlawful.more
03/15/2022
On March 10, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance on the use of cryptocurrency in plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).more
03/11/2022
The Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA) prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants and employees on the basis of their arrest and conviction records.more
03/04/2022
With tax season upon us, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on tax credits for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) for leave prior to April 1, 2021.more
03/03/2022
The centerpiece of the Biden administration's labor and jobs agenda is an increase in the federal hourly minimum wage to $15 an hour. Last year President Biden, via executive power, instituted a $15 minimum wage for federal contractors, but it has proven a harder lift on Capitol Hill to legislate this rate on the private sector.more
03/02/2022
In case you missed President Biden's State of the Union Address last night, here is a summary of everything employment related that was mentioned.more
03/02/2022
During his State of the Union address, President Biden indicated that getting inflation under control was a top priority, and to businesses he said, "Lower your costs, not your wages." For many employers throughout the country, however, lowering wages has not been their response to the recent health or economic crises.more
02/21/2022
A recently introduced Wisconsin bill proposes to decriminalize marijuana and includes a provision limiting an employer's liability for not testing employees. The bill does not prevent employers from testing employees, however, or disciplining them for testing positive for marijuana use.more
02/14/2022
Whenever the White House switches from one party to the other, there are risks because new appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) mean changes will occur in how it interprets and enforces the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).more
02/11/2022
This week brings a significant change for employment arbitration, as both houses of Congress approved a bill, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which now heads to the White House for President Biden's signature.more
02/09/2022
In the midst of declining infection rates and increasing debate over mask and vaccine mandates, on February 7, 2022, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge Raylene DeWitte Grischow temporarily enjoined COVID-19 mitigation measure mandates that had been imposed by order of Governor Pritzker and related administrative agency rules, affecting nearly 170 school districts.more
02/09/2022
Employers need to be very mindful of requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when they ask their employees medical questions or seek medical records. But that does not mean such requests are never justified.more
02/09/2022
When an employee violates a policy but also has complained of discrimination, firing them can get tricky.more
02/08/2022
On Monday, February 7, 2022, the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment (Task Force) released its long-awaited Report detailing nearly 70 recommendations for revising our nation's labor laws and regulations.more