Blog

Wisconsin Worker's Compensation Advisory Council Calls for Department of Hearings and Appeals to End "Hold Open" Practice
December 17, 2023
Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council voted to approve two separate bills that include potentially significant changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin (Chapter 102), including the administration of the Act.
Read More >

“Stay-or-Pay”? A Potential TRAP for Employers!
December 14, 2023
A recent New York Times article highlighted the use and, frankly, abuse of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, also known as stay-or-pay provisions.
Read More >

New NLRB Representation Election Rules and Procedures
December 14, 2023
The 2023 Election Rule will take effect on December 26, 2023.
Read More >

Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time and Other MN DOLI Notice Requirements
December 10, 2023
State-wide Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) is set to go into effect on January 1, 2024, in the state of Minnesota.
Read More >

Employers – Be Merry and Bright … And Thoughtful About Those Holiday Parties!
December 7, 2023
Employers should keep some things in mind in planning holiday events for their employees.
Read More >

India: December Employment Law Updates
December 6, 2023
King Stubb & Kasiva's latest newsletter on Employment Law Updates for December in India.
Read More >

An Applicant’s Family Medical History? Apparently, That’s the Million Dollar Question!
November 30, 2023
As most employers (hopefully) know, the Americans with Disabilities Act sets forth strict guidelines for when employers can require employees or applicants to undergo medical examinations or when they can ask questions that might reveal a disability.
Read More >

At-Will Employment Is a Fairy Tale…
November 23, 2023
Once upon a time, employees in all states but Montana were presumed to be employed at-will, absent some sort of employment agreement (e.g. individual contract for a term, a collective bargaining agreement, policies that contemplate termination for cause, etc.).
Read More >

Long-Term, Part-Time Employees Become Eligible to Make 401(k) Deferrals
November 21, 2023
Effective January 2024, long-term, part-time employees will become eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings to 401(k) plans.
Read More >

EEOC's EEO-1 Component 1 Filing Deadline Set for December 5, 2023
November 13, 2023
While suspended after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has now resumed data collection through the online EEO-1 report.
Read More >

India: November Employment Law Updates
November 9, 2023
Updates from Worklaw® Network India member King Stubb & Kasiva
Read More >

Understanding the New Joint Employer Rule
November 9, 2023
Effective December 26, 2023, the new rule marks a notable departure from the NLRB's 2020 joint-employer standard.
Read More >