Employment Law Letter

Research finds lying on résumés is common; know how to spot trouble

Finding that perfect résumé is every employer’s dream. But research shows the risks they face if they’re too quick to assume candidates really are what they seem to be. Recently, career advice website ResumeLab surveyed...

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Time for a party? Consider red flags, tips, and alternatives

The annual office holiday party conjures up an array of memories and emotions—not all of them good, some downright horrendous. Many employees look forward to leaving the pressures of work behind and gathering with...

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NLRB announces new employee-friendly joint-employer test

On October 26, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The new standard will make...

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Executive Order on artificial intelligence carries implications for employers

Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a wide-ranging Executive Order (EO) on artificial intelligence (AI). Although the order mainly concerns federal agencies’ approach to AI, it also has important implications for...

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Double trouble: What to do when an employee cashes their paycheck twice

Imagine the following scenario: An employer issues a physical check to an employee (or another individual). The employee mobile deposits the check into their bank (Bank A). Then, the employee quickly takes the check to a...

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NLRB moves in pro-employee direction

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a series of pro-employee moves over the past few months that have significant adverse implications for employers. Rundown of recent actions The Board’s recent actions...

Dec 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · California · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

MA employees can now ‘top off’ PFML payments using PTO

A recent amendment to the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law (PFML) will allow employees to supplement—frequently referred to as “topping off”—their reduced PFML benefit using PTO to receive 100% of their...

Dec 01, 2023 · Employment Law Letter · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont

Marijuana cardholder fired after positive drug test, loses wrongful termination claim

Since voters passed the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) by ballot initiative in 2010, employers have received very little court guidance regarding what constitutes discrimination or retaliation under the Act. With...

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H-2B visas could be the solution for your business

Employers that struggle to fill temporary positions might consider H-2B visas as a possible solution to their hiring needs. What is an H-2B visa? An H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visa is a temporary (i.e...

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Arkansas Stephen W. Jones of Jack Nelson Jones, PLLC, and Audra Hamilton and Nathan Read of Mitchell Williams
Kansas Boyd A. Byers, Teresa L. Shulda, and Tara Eberline of Foulston Siefkin LLP
Missouri Robert A. Kaiser, Jeremy Brenner, and Ida S. Shafaie of Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Oklahoma Charles S. Plumb, Courtney Bru, Paul Ross, Philip Bruce, and Jacob Crawford of McAfee & Taft

Delaware Lauren Russell of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Maryland Steven E. Bers and David M. Stevens of Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, L.L.P.
New Jersey John C. Petrella and Dina M. Mastellone of Genova Burns LLC
Pennsylvania Dena Calo, Lisa Koblin, Carolyn Pellegrini, and Zachary Kimmel of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
Virginia Jonathan Mook and Bernard J. DiMuro of DiMuroGinsberg PC

Illinois Steven L. Brenneman and Kelly Smith-Haley of Fox, Swibel, Levin & Carroll, LLP
Indiana Brian R. Garrison of Faegre Drinker
Michigan Gary S. Fealk and John T. Below of Bodman PLC
Ohio Fred G. Pressley, Jr., Jourdan D. Day, and John M. Stephen of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Wisconsin Saul Glazer, Troy D. Thompson, Michael J. Westcott, Leslie A. Sammon, and Heath Straka of Axley Brynelson LLP

Kentucky Richard S. Cleary, John T. Lovett, Robert D. Hudson, and Kathleen Biggs Wright of Frost Brown Todd LLC
North Carolina Richard L. Rainey of Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
South Carolina Richard J. Morgan, James K. Gilliam, Jonathan C. Eggert, and Chandler E. Aragona of Burr & Forman LLP
Tennessee Kara E. Shea and David Johnson of Butler Snow LLP
West Virginia Larry J. Rector and Allison B. Williams of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Alabama Albert L. Vreeland and David J. Middlebrooks of Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C.
Florida G. Thomas Harper of The Law and Mediation Offices of G. Thomas Harper, LLC, Lisa Berg and Andrew Rodman of Stearns Weaver Miller, and Robert J. Sniffen and Jeff Slanker of Sniffen & Spellman, P.A.
Georgia Raanon Gal of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Glianny Fagundo of Thompson Hine LLP and Chris Butler of the Chris Butler Firm
Louisiana H. Mark Adams and Jennifer Kogos of Jones Walker LLP
Mississippi Martin J. Regimbal of The Kullman Firm

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