A new U.S. Department of Labor regulation underscores the fact that gay parents and others in nontraditional families have the right to take up to 12 weeks of FMLA to…
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The Wisconsin smoking ban, which prohibits smoking in virtually every workplace, goes into effect on July 5, 2010. The 2009 Wisconsin Act 12 is more restrictive than many other state…
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Employers need to be aware that allergies to fragrance or multiple chemical sensitivities can be disabilities under ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act. This was amply illustrated in a…
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A recent court ruling means that some employers will have to ban perfume, cologne and other scents in the workplace. In McBride v. City of Detroit, senior city planner…
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Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels recently signed a law allowing employees to have guns on company property, even if the employer prohibits it. The new gun control law permits Indiana…
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Under a recent court ruling, a restaurant employer may require servers to pool tips and even distribute a portion of that tip pool to cooks, dishwashers, supervisors and other employees…
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The California Supreme Court recently ruled that employees are not entitled to unlimited time off to care for family members who are ill. Under the California Kin Care law…
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New York employers need to be aware of several recent changes in the Wage and Hour regulations, including rules regarding maintenance of uniforms, meals and lodging. This comes on…
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The New York Labor Commissioner recently issued a ruling that non-exempt employees must be paid an hourly rate. This law is in contrast to the federal FLSA and most state…
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A recent opinion letter issued by the Oklahoma Attorney General allows employers to require wage payment by direct deposit but not by payroll debit card. This opinion letter overturns…
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