What Does the Ames vs. Ohio Department of Youth Services “Reverse Discrimination” Ruling Mean for Employers?
On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a 9-0 ruling in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, paving […]
Labor & Employment
Top 5 Employment Policy Mistakes Small Employers Make
Managing a small business often requires juggling multiple responsibilities—from payroll and accounting to marketing and human resources. While some of
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Historic Labor Movements That Shaped Workplace Policies
The workplace rights American workers enjoy today didn’t appear out of nowhere. They’re the result of U.S. workers coming together
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NLRB Unveils Another Federal Assault on Non-Compete and “Stay-or-Pay” Agreements
On October 7, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel issued a memorandum stating that it intends to
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Is the Constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board in Question?
On September 16, a federal judge in Texas granted a preliminary injunction in the case of Findhelp vs. the National
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Labor on the Rise? Strike Activity up Massively Year-over-Year
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, major strike activity increased by 280% in 2023 over 2022. In fact, nearly
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Supreme Court Reviewing Whether Failure to Abide by Disadvantage Business Enterprise Requirement Equates to Federal Fraud
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review Kousisis v. United States, in which the Court may apply federal mail and wire
Supreme Court to Consider FLSA Standard of Proof in EMD Sales v. Carrera
What burden of proof applies to an employer when demonstrating the applicability of a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exception?
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Rule To Increase Compensation Thresholds for Exemption from Overtime Eligibility
The Biden-Harris Administration has finalized a rule to increase income thresholds for exclusion from overtime eligibility for executive, administrative, and
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FTC Announces Rule Banning Non-Competes
A final rule-making has been issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), banning non-compete agreements, which are contracts where employees
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