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The U.S. Supreme Court recently resolved a split between three U.S. circuit courts of appeals and held that an employee bringing a whistleblower claim under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) need not prove their employer acted with “retaliatory intent.” Instead, the employee… more Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Future Whistleblower Claims

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) just announced a settlement with the New York State Governor’s office for sexual harassment and retaliation against at least 13 female employees during Mr. Cuomo’s term as governor. Which begs the question, what… more Continue reading What Can We Learn from Governor Cuomo’s Troubles?

Today’s advisory focuses not upon a splashy news item or a major case pending before the courts but rather upon a basic subject that bedevils employers and that I give advice on almost every single day: the interactive process under… more Continue reading Back to Basics: The ADA and the Interactive Process

Now that the rule-making process, including the public notice and comment period, is completed, at long last we can say with certainty that effective March 11, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) will rescind its prior 2021 Independent Contractor Rule and… more Continue reading The DOL Issues New Independent Contractor Rule

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) overrides state abortion bans when a pregnant woman presents to an emergency department. Federal courts had reached conflicting decisions. The Biden administration takes the… more Continue reading Access to Abortion in Emergency Situations to be Considered by U.S. Supreme Court

As you get ready to go home for the holidays (or not!) here are some things to remember when you get back to work in 2024. OSHA Reporting  Employers with more than 10 employees in most industries must keep records… more Continue reading How to Start the New Year Off Right

As people emerge from their turkey-induced haze, the holiday season is in full swing. With that, comes the much-anticipated company holiday party. Some employers may opt for a simple, yet classic, team lunch, where others may spend months planning an… more Continue reading Holidays at Work – How to Ensure Your Company Remains on Santa’s Nice List

The holiday season is a time to spend time with friends and family, attend holiday parties, and eat good food. But for employers, it is also a time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the year ahead.… more Continue reading Updating your Employee Handbooks with all the Fixings this Holiday Season

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in the case of Stroble v. Oklahoma Tax Commission.  Justices will decide whether the state can tax tribal citizens employed by their respective tribes within the boundaries of tribal reservations in Oklahoma.  State… more Continue reading Oklahoma Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Tribal Taxation Case

New Supreme Court terms begin each year on the first Monday in October. The nine justices will hear and decide on a number of cases throughout the year, touching on a variety of different issues. This October, one of the… more Continue reading SCOTUS Kicked Off Spooky Season with a New Term – Should Employers be Scared?