Counseling & Compliance Training - Page 2 of 91

In 11th Hour Move, Michigan Legislature Adopts Amended Minimum Wage and Earned Sick and Safe Time Requirements

After years of uncertainty and a roller coaster of shifting requirements, Michigan employers will have clear guidance and finality on their minimum wage and paid sick and safe leave obligations with the enactment of these latest amendments. Even still, many Michigan employers will need to adjust their policies to comply with ESTA, and Michigan employers should continue to be mindful of this new landscape and further guidance from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

View the full article on the Faegre Drinker website.

President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246

President Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, among others, in a presidential action titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” EO 11246 and its related executive orders stood as the underlying authority requiring federal contractors to comply with race and gender affirmative-action obligations.

Continue reading “President Trump Revokes Executive Order 11246”

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q4 2024

This quarter, we continue to highlight the ever-changing state and local employment law landscape. New state laws that took effect during the fourth quarter of 2024 or as of January 1, 2025, continue to focus on increasing employee protections in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

The New Year Brings a Legal Challenge to Minnesota’s Earned Sick and Safe Time Law

Airlines for America filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief against the Minnesota Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, holding that Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time (ESST) law is preempted by federal laws applicable to the airline industry. The asserted negative impacts of the recent change in Minnesota’s ESST law are not limited to airline industry employers, as all Minnesota employers covered by the ESST law must comply with its requirements.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

New and Updated State Sick Leave Laws in 2025

Employers with employees in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York or Washington — and in particular, employers with employees in multiple states with sick leave laws — should review their sick leave or paid time off policies to ensure compliance. We summarize the key provisions of these new and updated laws.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.

Section 301 Petition Pulled, But Tariffs Still on the Horizon

Companies should continue to stay informed about changing trade policies that could impact their operations and bottom line, as the withdrawal of this petition is unlikely to be the end of the discussion linking tariffs and the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.

To view the full alert, visit the Faegre Drinker website.