As stay-at-home restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted and more businesses open, it is vitally important that employers implement policies and procedures designed … Read more→
As concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) grow, employers may have questions about what they can and cannot do with respect to their workforce. Thankfully, … Read more→
In late September the U.S. Department of Labor issued a new rule that will impact approximately 1.3 million workers starting on January 1, 2020. Under … Read more→
The end of an employment relationship can often lead to the filing of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits. In Wisconsin, the unemployment compensation program … Read more→
It has been a common misconception among non-union employers that they do not need to be concerned about the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) because … Read more→
Businesses have long sought to protect their customer relationships. Accordingly, companies may try to restrict the ability of their employees to compete for those customers … Read more→
While insurance agents have long sold a variety of beneficial products, agents have generally not been considered ‘fiduciaries’ under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act … Read more→
From a human resources perspective, one of the most talked about issues in the past year has been overtime. As we wrote about previously, changes … Read more→
For some time, contractors working on construction projects funded by the State of Wisconsin or a ‘local government unit’ (e.g. cities, villages, counties, school districts, … Read more→
Employers may soon find more success when challenging Department of Labor, EEOC, and other Federal agency actions. The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the … Read more→
Almost 20 years ago, the United States Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”) released a compliance manual outlining its interpretation of federal law prohibiting retaliation. Since … Read more→
Beginning January 21, 2017, employers must begin using an updated Form I-9. The new form will be available by November 22, 2016. This “smart” form, … Read more→
Employers invest substantial sums in hiring, training, and retaining employees. Therefore, it is not uncommon for employers to try to protect their investment through the … Read more→
As technology becomes increasingly present in modern workplaces, many employers have attempted to regulate employees’ access to or use of its e-mail systems. In a … Read more→
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) into law. The goals of the DTSA include creating uniformity … Read more→
After many months of growing speculation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finally issued its final word on the overhaul of the rules governing overtime … Read more→
Recently two federal agencies issued new guidance that will apply to many employers in the United States. First, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released … Read more→
As we’ve reported in the past, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been working for some time on an overhaul of the rules governing … Read more→
As we have reported before, the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”) can be a trap for unwary employers. This is partly true because the NLRA … Read more→
A recent decision by the Wisconsin Court of Appeals confirms that when it comes to earning and paying commissions, words really do matter. In a … Read more→
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s recent decision in Runzheimer International Ltd. v. David Friedlen, et al. confirms that an agreement not to fire an existing employee … Read more→
A Bill introduced in the State Senate earlier this month (2015 Senate Bill 69) could significantly increase the likelihood that an employer is able to … Read more→
On January 20, 2015, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding (the “Memorandum”) with the … Read more→
It may seem odd to think that the winning party in court could be ordered to pay the losing side’s attorney’s fees, but it happened … Read more→
Employers often require employees to enter into a restrictive covenant, commonly referred to as a “non-compete agreement,” in an effort to protect key business relationships … Read more→
Employers should take note that recent initiatives by two key federal agencies signal a joint effort to facilitate employment complaints, and they may even require … Read more→
Many non-union employers mistakenly believe that the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) merely covers issues involving active union organization or bargaining. However, a number of … Read more→
Back in early 2011, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed a new rule that would require employers to notify employees of their right to organize … Read more→
Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the requirements for employer liability for harassment and the defenses available to the employer depend in … Read more→
While some states, like Wisconsin, generally outlaw discrimination on the basis of an individual’s criminal history (subject to certain exceptions), a criminal record is not … Read more→
Join us Wednesday, June 26, at The Madison Club, at 8:30 a.m. when Stroud attorneys Peter Richter and Tripp Stroud will answer employers’ questions about … Read more→
“I believe in working hard to help clients achieve their goals and respond to internal and external challenges.” Peter has focused his practice on business … Read more→
