The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will likely release updated guidance on harassment in the workplace for the first time in more than 25 years. The guidance reflects notable changes in the law, including the #MeToo movement, and…
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A Department of Labor (DOL) notice of proposed rulemaking is seeking input on its proposed rule regarding who accompanies Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance officers during physical workplace inspections. So, what are the…
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A recent Michigan Supreme Court case may have limited the validity of usury clauses in loan agreements. What is a usury clause? Michigan, like many other states, has usury clause statutes that limit the interest charged in lending transactions to 25…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would guarantee overtime pay for millions of full-time salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 per year. The rulemaking propose…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a multitude of uses in business, from authoring emails to aggregating business data. While AI is still evolving, some business owners may wish to err on the side of caution when using AI to avoid copyright infringe…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). What is the PWFA? The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommo…
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Employers in certain high-hazard industries will be required to electronically submit information to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Industry (OSHA) starting Jan. 1, 2024. OSHA’s new reporting rule includes the following submission requirem…
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Property owners and operators should take note of a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision that transformed the way slip-and-fall cases are litigated. Michigan courts have long held that property owners generally are not obligated to protect visitors…
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Many social media platforms are set up in such a way that a business’s social media account may be linked to an employee’s personal account. But what happens when the employee that controls the account leaves the organization? Who is the owner of…
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Confusion regarding the use of an emoji in a business contract cost a Canadian farmer $82,000 (Canadian). The case serves as a reminder to business owners who may be tempted to use emojis to communicate. A legally binding emoji The lawsuit involves S…
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