They’re baaaaaack! Earlier this month, the Department of Labor announced that it would ramp up FMLA audits (as well as wage and hour audits generally) on employers, particularly those in the warehouse and logistics industries. Noting the increased demand and the...
“AITA for turning my work phone off on vacation?” That’s the question that someone recently posted on the eponymous subreddit. The recently promoted employee disconnected during his vacation. During a moment of downtime, he powered up his work phone,...
Now that OSHA has withdrawn its vaccine or test rule, many employers are considering the use of mandatory vaccination policies in their workplaces. Employers have met this development with varied responses – some employers have rescinded vaccination requirements that...
And on to President Biden, who is expected to sign. Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed by voice vote the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.” The legislation passed the House on Monday, and President Biden is reportedly...
Biden promises a nominee by end of February. Justice Stephen Breyer has announced his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court effective sometime this summer, presumably to guarantee that President Biden rather than a President DeSantis will be able to nominate his...
