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EEOC Proposes Updating Workplace Harassment Guidance
December 1, 2023
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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What are the Changes the DOL is Proposing During OSHA Workplace Inspections?
November 5, 2023
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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Usury Clause in Loan Agreement Subject of Recent Michigan Supreme Court Case
October 11, 2023
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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What the Proposed Changes to White Collar Exception Salary Thresholds Could Mean for Employers
October 9, 2023
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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Business Owners Should Proceed Cautiously When Using AI
October 5, 2023
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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EEOC Issues Rulemaking to Interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
October 2, 2023
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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More Employers Will Be Required to Electronically Submit to OSHA
September 13, 2023
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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Recent Supreme Court Ruling Affects Slip-and-Fall Cases
September 12, 2023
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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Who is the Legal Owner of a Company's Social Media Accounts?
September 7, 2023
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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Is an Emoji Legally Binding?
August 6, 2023
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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