October 1, 2008

Proposed Employee Free Choice Act Presents Major Changes for Employers

The Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 proposes several major amendments to the National Labor Relations Act, including less opportunity for employers respond to unionization, greater penalties and easier recognition for unions. read more...

Employer Alert: Solvency Tax on the Horizon

Contributing employers for Michigan's Unemployment Insurance system must be alert to a possible add-on to the UI tax rate in 2009 as Michigan may have outstanding loan repayment obligations to the federal government at 2008 year-end. read more...

To Be or Not To Be... An Employee

While the issue of employee vs. independent contractor is hardly a new one, the perils of misclassification have never been greater for businesses. read more...

Immigration Law Update

An update on issues effecting immigration law, including workplace enforcement, TN visas and diversity lottery. read more...

Significant Revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act Become Effective 1/1/09

On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed Public Law 110-325, the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act ("ADAAA"), specifically intended to broaden coverage of individuals who qualify as disabled under the ADA. read more...

EEOC Issues New Guidance Regarding Issues of Religion in the Workplace

On July 22, 2008, the EEOC issued Compliance Manual Section 12 on Religious Discrimination. While Section 12 does not appear to advocate for substantive changes in the law of religious discrimination, it provides a helpful summary of the existing law. read more...