On Friday, July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order that, among other things, instructed the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to ban or limit non-compete agreements and other clauses or agreements that “unfairly limit worker mobility.” This is not
Employment Lawscene Blog
The Employment Lawscene Blog, published by O'Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C., focuses on developments and practical guidance in labor and employment law. It covers topics such as wage and hour regulations, employee classification, discrimination claims including reverse discrimination, non-compete agreements and restrictive covenants, federal and state regulatory updates, and litigation trends affecting employers. The blog also addresses compliance strategies for new laws and court rulings impacting workplace policies, employee rights, and employer obligations, with a particular emphasis on issues relevant to Wisconsin employers and businesses.
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Employment LawScene Alert: What Does the CDC’s New Mask Guidance Mean for Employers?
On May 13, 2021, the CDC announced that it had updated its guidance for individuals who have been fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus (i.e., individuals who received their final shot more than two weeks ago). The updated guidance states…
Employment LawScene Alert: American Rescue Plan Extends Tax Credits for COVID-Related Leave
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. Among a wide variety of other aims, the $1.9 trillion bill extended tax incentives for certain employers that chose to provide their employees with qualifying paid leave…
Employment LawScene Alert: Biden Administration’s Department of Labor Will Upend Many Employer-Friendly Regulations
In this, the final installment in our series discussing the Biden Administration’s workplace initiatives, we will now discuss some of the potential changes forthcoming from the U.S. Department of Labor that employers should note, including changes to the independent contractor…
Employment LawScene Alert: Biden Administration Supports New Laws Protecting Employees from Discrimination
In this, the latest installment in our series discussing the Biden Administration’s workplace initiatives, we will now consider the potential impact on employment discrimination laws. At the moment, there are two main legislative actions underway in Congress, and President Biden…
Employment LawScene Alert: Biden Administration Will Promote a Significant Shift in Recent Federal Labor Law
In our series discussing the new workplace initiatives under the Biden Administration, we will next address the Biden Administration’s desire to make significant changes in National Labor Relation Board (“NLRB”’ or “Board”) policy and to roll back the labor law…
Employment LawScene Alert: The Biden Administration Tackles Wage and Hour Issues
In this installment of our series discussing the new workplace initiatives under the Biden Administration, we will discuss wage and hour issues that employers should prepare for, including an increased federal minimum wage, updated enforcement priorities, and the proposed Paycheck…
Employment LawScene Alert: Workplace Safety as a Top Priority for the Biden Administration
In our series discussing the new workplace initiatives under the Biden Administration, we will first look at the Biden Administration’s efforts on protecting worker health and safety.
Simply, under the Biden Administration, employers should expect to see a more robust…
Employment LawScene Alert: What’s a Biden Presidency Going to Mean for Employers? An Overview
The labor and employment law policies and enforcement goals of the federal government rely largely on which party’s administration occupies the White House. When inaugurated in January, President Joseph R. Biden made some immediate and significant changes that will affect…
Employment LawScene Alert: The Election Is Almost Here—Voting Leave in Wisconsin
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is Election Day. Although early voting is underway and many individuals have already returned their absentee ballots, many people will want to vote in-person on Election Day. All Wisconsin employers are required to provide employees who…