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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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2020
Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments Permissible Under Section 139 Varnum LLP
Apr
6
2020
COVID-19 and Executive Orders: When State Action Impedes Performance Varnum LLP
Jul
24
2019
Are Michigan’s New Paid Medical Leave Act and Minimum Wage Law Constitutional? The Michigan Supreme Court Hears Arguments Varnum LLP
May
8
2013
Tour Guide’s Facebook Postings Protected by National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) Varnum LLP
Jan
9
2015
Employers: April 1 Start Date for 2016 H-1B Visa Applications Varnum LLP
Dec
16
2013
Anti-Disclosure Provision in Farm Bill Being Considered Varnum LLP
Jul
14
2017
USCIS: Latest Form I-9 to be published on July 17 Varnum LLP
Sep
3
2020
IRS Issues Guidance on Deferral of Certain Employee Payroll Taxes Varnum LLP
Oct
18
2022
Independent Contractor Today, Employee Tomorrow? Varnum LLP
Mar
28
2014
Supreme Court Rules that Severance Payments Constitute “Wages” for Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax Purposes Varnum LLP
Jan
31
2012
Wellness Programs Varnum LLP
Oct
28
2020
2021 Cost of Living Adjustments Varnum LLP
Jul
15
2015
Employee Benefits After The Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Decision Varnum LLP
Mar
1
2023
Employer Considerations for DOL’s New AEWR Rule Varnum LLP
Mar
27
2019
Paid Medical Leave and Minimum Wage Laws Almost Certain to Go Into Effect March 29 Varnum LLP
Nov
17
2016
Best Practices for Tribes When Faced with Union Organizing Activity Varnum LLP
Dec
4
2017
The Agricultural Guestworker Act Gaining Ground Varnum LLP
Mar
23
2020
Federal Agencies Announce the Availability of Tax Credits Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Varnum LLP
Mar
24
2023
Governor Whitmer Signs Law Repealing the Right to Work Act Varnum LLP
Feb
9
2021
FAA Issues 48-Hour "No-Fly" Window for Pilots Who Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Varnum LLP
Jan
27
2022
OSHA’s Next Steps with the Vaccine or Test Rule Varnum LLP
Apr
9
2020
COVID-19: Federal Reserve Announces New Loan Facility for Main Street Businesses Varnum LLP
Jan
14
2013
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of “Reverse” Racial Discrimination Claim Against Cracker Barrel Varnum LLP
Mar
12
2013
New Employment Verification Form I-9 Available in Spanish Varnum LLP
Jul
5
2023
The Latest Employment Law Updates: Affirmative Action, Religious Accommodations and Employee Protections Varnum LLP
May
20
2020
Michigan Ramps Up Workplace Safety Regulations and Enforcement Powers Under New Executive Order Varnum LLP
Jan
30
2015
Adding Talent to Your Startup - Common Pitfalls to Avoid Varnum LLP
Jun
4
2020
COVID-19 Related Modifications to Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts Varnum LLP
 

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