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Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers
Powered by: MINERAL As medical and recreational cannabis laws evolve, and with federal law currently in opposition to many state laws,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 29, 20231 min read
SCOTUS Rules On Overtime Exemption
On February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that an employee who was classified by their employer as bona...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Green Card and EAD Redesigned
Powered by: MINERAL On January 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs for Green Cards...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 27, 20231 min read
Michigan: Court Upholds Existing Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws
Powered by Mineral The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling that would have raised the state minimum wage and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 31, 20231 min read
IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate
Image: Pixabay The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that its optional standard mileage rate will increase to 65.5 cents per...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 25, 20231 min read
What Employers Should Know About Trauma in the Workplace
When a distressing event occurs in or affects the workplace, leaders need to be ready and able to support their employees before, during,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 23, 20235 min read
Reminder: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1
Employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2022 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Extension of the COVID-19 PHE and Upcoming Medicaid Redetermination
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency (PHE) in the United States due...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 19, 20231 min read
What Is Discrimination?
Discrimination is often harmful, jeopardizing people’s jobs and careers, adding to their stress, and putting their health at risk....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 12, 20234 min read
Having Trouble Hiring? Consider Recruiting High School Students
Each fall, kids return to school with clean notebooks, sharpened pencils, and the excitement of starting something new. For those...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 9, 20235 min read
Four Things Employers Should Know About Pay Transparency
Have you heard about pay transparency? It’s the idea that companies should be open with employees and applicants about pay and, more...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 5, 20234 min read
CAA 2021 Drug Reporting Requirement Update
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), Title II, Division BB included a new reporting requirement for group health plans and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 29, 20221 min read
Michigan Increases Minimum Wage
On January 1, 2023, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.10 per hour, from $9.87. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 13, 20221 min read
Federal: IRS Announces 2023 PCORI Fee
powered by MINERAL On November 14, 2022, the IRS released Notice 2022-59 with the 2023 adjusted applicable dollar amount—$3 per...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 22, 20221 min read
What Employers Should Know About Trauma in the Workplace
powered by MINERAL When a distressing event occurs in or affects the workplace, leaders need to be ready and able to support their...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 17, 20225 min read
Federal: Workplace Discrimination Poster Updated by EEOC
powered by MINERAL In October 2022, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated its mandatory workplace poster from EEO is...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 16, 20221 min read
Federal: IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Increases and More for 2023
powered by MINERAL On October 21, 2022, the IRS announced the following changes for 2023: The contribution limit for employees who...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 14, 20222 min read
USERRA and Form I-9 Updates
Powered by Mineral It’s feast or famine with federal employment law news, and this month, we are well fed! USERRA Expanded to Protect...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Voting Leave Compliance
Powered by Mineral Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Michigan Minimum Wage and Overtime
On July 19, 2022, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that the 2018 amendments the state legislature made to the citizen initiatives to...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 10, 20221 min read
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