Employment Law Letter

6th Circuit clarifies FLSA test for educational programs

The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Michigan employers) recently clarified how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) exemption for educational programs should be applied when some duties don’t...

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MCAD regs designed to resolve pending cases face pandemic-related challenges

If you’ve had a case pending before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) for quite some time, you may be wondering what the next steps will be. Here is an update on what to expect at the commission...

When to record COVID-19 workplace exposures on OSH Act log

Q One of our nursing home employees who was exposed to a COVID-19-positive resident just returned to work from a 14-day quarantine after testing negative. Do we have to record it in the Occupational Safety and Health Act...

5th Circuit says no to FLSA misclassification claim

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) recently analyzed the proper application of the administrative exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The court’s...

Q-A: Allowing unpaid leave when PTO is still available

Q Our company has a paid time off (PTO) policy entitling employees to paid vacation and sick leave. When they request time off, can they choose to use unpaid leave instead if they still have a PTO balance? A In...

New DOL regs provide clarity for compensating tipped employees

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations covering tipped employees. Barring any changes, the rule takes effect in February 2021. Tip...

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In quest to reduce bias in hiring, AI may help and hurt

Finding just the right person to fill a job is tricky. Sometimes, employers struggle with a dearth of suitable candidates. Other times, too many applicants make vetting overwhelming. Of course, artificial intelligence...

Limiting employees’ personal cell phone use at work

Q Our company wants to implement a policy to limit personal cell phone usage only to break times. Can we ask workers to put their phones in their work lockers or on their supervisors’ desks? A You can definitely require...