Wage and Hour

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Employers Must Immediately Decide Whether to Implement September 1, 2020 Payroll Tax Deferral

On August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Memorandum directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding,…

4 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: New Year – New Labor and Employment Law Developments Every Employer Should Know

In 2019, several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations…

5 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Happy Holidays! Here’s a Lawsuit!

The holiday celebration season is in full swing and everyone is ready to celebrate! And while that hopefully means reflecting…

5 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Breaking News: DOL Sets Overtime Salary Exemption Threshold at $35,568

On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule to increase the salary threshold necessary to…

5 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: The EEOC has Started Collecting Required Pay Data: Do You Need to Report and Are You Ready?

On July 15, 2019, after a protracted legal battle, the EEOC began collecting employers’ EEO-1 2017 and 2018 payroll data,…

5 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Creation of New Task Force Signals Increased State Scrutiny of Wisconsin Worker Classification

April 15, 2019 marked not only the end of the 2018 personal income tax season, but also the beginning of…

5 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: It’s Too Cold to Work – How Employers Should Handle Wage Deductions in Inclement Weather

Employers in Wisconsin may be closed this week due to the extremely cold temperatures that are predicted on Wednesday and…

6 years ago

Employment LawScene Alert: Company Holiday Parties and Tips for Avoiding Liability

The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday parties. While holiday parties are a good time to reflect on…

6 years ago