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Recent Employment, Labor, EEOC & NLRB Regulatory Law News

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Mar
11
2013
Are Employers Required to Provide Summary Plan Description (SPDs) in Languages Other Than English? Varnum LLP
Aug
3
2023
NLRB Sets the Stage for Increased Scrutiny of Work Rules and Employee Handbooks Varnum LLP
Jun
21
2013
Attention Employers with Self-Insured Health Plans: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCOR) Fees Due July 31 Varnum LLP
Jun
9
2020
Michigan's Phased Reopening Continues: Further Easing under Executive Order 2020-115 Varnum LLP
Aug
5
2020
SBA Issues FAQs on Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program Loans Varnum LLP
Jan
17
2024
Name, Image, and Likeness in the Spotlight at the 2024 NCAA Convention Varnum LLP
Sep
14
2018
New 401(k) Strategy to Attract Younger Employees: "Matching" Student Loan Repayments Varnum LLP
Dec
17
2011
Garnishments: A Trap for Employers Varnum LLP
Aug
1
2016
NLRB Changes the Rules for Union Organizing Yet Again Varnum LLP
May
28
2014
Minimum Wage in Michigan Set to Rise Beginning in September Varnum LLP
May
30
2014
Settlement Between U.S. Department of Labor and Oregon Blueberry Growers Vacated Varnum LLP
Nov
16
2020
New Restrictions Under Michigan Epidemic Order to Take Effect Nov. 18 Varnum LLP
Jun
27
2014
Supreme Court Issues Opinion in Controversial NLRB v. Noel Canning Case Varnum LLP
Mar
19
2024
Tips to Avoid Common Retirement Plan Errors Varnum LLP
Nov
16
2021
Sixth Circuit Selected to Hear Consolidated ETS Legal Challenges Varnum LLP
Jan
11
2021
DOL Clarifies the Classification of Independent Contractors Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Varnum LLP
Aug
8
2014
Sixth Circuit: Amicus Brief Aims to End Threat to Employers Over Job Transfer Issue Varnum LLP
Aug
31
2012
Obama Calls on Congress to Pass Farm Bill Varnum LLP
Nov
23
2016
Texas Federal Court Blocks New DOL Overtime Exemption Rule from Taking Effect on December 1 Varnum LLP
Jan
3
2022
Michigan Announces Intent to Align With New CDC Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines Varnum LLP
Apr
24
2020
COVID-19 Tests in the Workplace Varnum LLP
Mar
10
2013
Drugs in the Workplace V. Public Safety: Zero Tolerance or Just This Once? Varnum LLP
Jul
27
2023
SECURE 2.0: Important Changes to Roth Accounts Varnum LLP
Jul
18
2013
Restaurant’s Accountants Not Responsible for Employee’s Allegedly False Form W-2 Varnum LLP
Aug
28
2019
USCIS: Form I-9 Remains in Effect After Expiration Date - 2019 Varnum LLP
Sep
13
2019
NLRB Relaxes Standard for Employer Changes to Employees' Terms and Conditions of Employment Varnum LLP
May
13
2016
DTSA Expands Federal Protections for Confidential Business Information, Imposes New Notice Requirements on Employers Varnum LLP
Aug
20
2020
Department of State Issues Additional Guidance for Nonimmigrant Visas Varnum LLP
 

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