With the presidential election around the corner, a timely reminder that Wisconsin employers are required to give employees “up to three successive hours to vote” on election day. Employees intending
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released new AI Best Practices to guide employers in the responsible development and implementation of artificial intelligence in the workplace. These guidelines focus
Though the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), became effective on January 1, 2024, its impact will be felt by most businesses this coming January 1. While a March 2024 ruling (in
A recent U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) case involves wage violations and retaliation at a Brookfield group home. The court judgment requires the group home operator to pay $27,184 in
A recent National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) general counsel memo addresses two topics vis-à-vis the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”): non-compete provisions and stay-or-pay provisions. Regarding non-compete provisions, the NLRB
Several Wisconsin companies were cited for workplace safety violations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”): Two of the above cases include repeat, serious violations. Business Takeaway: Ensure that
As college costs continue to rise, several states are introducing incentives for employers to contribute to employees’ 529 college savings accounts. At least eight states now offer tax credits or
Earned Wage Access (“EWA”) allows employees to access their earned wages before scheduled paydays. The growing popularity of these services that provide pre-payday payments has sparked debates about consumer protection
As of October 14, 2024, Kohl’s requires corporate employees living within 30 miles of its Menomonee Falls headquarters to work in the office four days per week (Monday–Thursday). This change
After going months without finding a single qualified candidate for a job opening, a company’s human resources manager submitted his own application…only to be summarily rejected. The exercise revealed to
