The Sophisticated Employer Blog

To avoid legal quagmires, employers must understand the differences between federal and Michigan law regarding employees claiming disabilities.

In a potential win for employers, proposed NLRB rule would again impose more stringent test on joint employer relationships.

Carefully-worded agreements and bonus programs are among the best tools for employers to manage compensation for sales staff.

Employers Beware: Michigan Legislature adopts ballot proposals concerning minimum wage and paid sick leave.

Employers could gain advantage in potential wage claims by utilizing individual arbitration agreements.

In a real game changer for employers and employees, a recent federal court ruling disavows application of the tender back rule to employment cases under Title VII and the Equal Pay Act.

Appellate court ruling in federal civil rights case highlights need for employers to manage strategy, documentation and potential witnesses in delicate employment situations.

NLRB memo states “ambiguities in work rules/employment policies are no longer interpreted against the drafter [the employer]...”

State Civil Rights Commission expands scope to include sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination claims while U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of baker in much-anticipated freedom of religion/expression case.

DOL revives practice of issuing opinion letters to employers with recent guidance addressing travel time and break periods under FMLA.