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Nov 20, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
Last week, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule raising the minimum salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) white-collar overtime exemption. Recently, we discussed parts of this rule that have already taken effect.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
[co-author: Madison C. Picard]There is no greater Halloween horror for employers than a workplace celebration that creates legal risks such as inappropriate costumes or safety hazards, among other issues. Thus, there are many considerations when planning an office celebration for this spooky holiday. If you are a manufacturer hosting an office Halloween party, consider following these three tricks to make the best out of your workplace treat. 1.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
As the seasons change, so do manufacturers’ priorities. Fall is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the calendar year, so many manufacturers are likely bracing themselves for this challenge. That said, there were several significant labor and employment updates this spring and summer of which manufacturers should be aware; below are four key trends that may require action to ensure compliance. 1.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts became the latest state to pass a pay transparency law, titled the “Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act” (the Act), joining four states and numerous municipalities that have enacted similar laws in the last few years. This Act has imposed two new obligations on covered employers: salary range disclosure and pay data reporting.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Abby M. Warren |Madison Picard |Stefanie Marrone |William Wilson
Skip to main content August 20, 2024 Volume XIV, Number 233 Legal Analysis. Expertly Written. Quickly Found.
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Aug 20, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Abby M. Warren |Madison Picard |Stefanie Marrone |William Wilson
20 August 2024. When it comes to billing practices, it seems these clinics took a wrong turn at the “crossroads.” Greenville, South Carolina-headquartered substance use disorder treatment centers serving patients in Virginia entered into a settlement with the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The four clinics collectively known as Crossroads paid $863,934 to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to Medicaid.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can greatly benefit manufacturers in the workplace. That said, it should be handled with care. States across the country are attempting to regulate the use of AI in various contexts, from political campaigns to social media, and the workplace appears to be next. Colorado recently enacted the first comprehensive AI legislation regarding the development and deployment of AI, the “Colorado AI Act” (the Act), and its impact will reach various workplaces nationwide.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Madison Picard |Abby M. Warren
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Madison C. PicardThe end of the year is a great time for manufacturers to express gratitude for employees and their hard work during the year through holiday parties and events. While these gatherings can increase morale, camaraderie, and good-will in the workplace, they can have the opposite effect if they are not inclusive of all employees and planned intentionally for that purpose.
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Nov 1, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Abby M. Warren |Madison Picard
This week’s post was co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyer Madison C. Picard. As we approach election season, conversations about politics are quickly picking up across the country and in the workplace. Employers may be wondering how they can manage communications in the workplace. A common misconception among employers this time of year is that employees have a constitutional right to “talk politics” at work.
