Coffee Talk: Navigating Leave Laws

Tuesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00-12:30 pm Navigating Leave Laws: Ensuring Compliance and Managing Employee Absences Effectively Understanding and complying with federal and state leave laws can be challenging for employers and HR professionals. Watch the recording below for an engaging Coffee Talk where we explore the complexities of leave requirements and provide practical guidance…

Heightened Form I-9 Compliance Under the New Administration

With the new administration prioritizing audits and enforcement, employers must prepare for heightened scrutiny of Form I-9 compliance. Form I-9 is a critical document used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United States. Employers are required to adhere to strict federal regulations regarding its completion, storage, and retention. Non-compliance…

Supreme Court Aligns Fourth Circuit with National Standard for FLSA Exemptions in E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera

In a significant decision that reshapes, and harmonizes, the landscape of employment law across all Circuits, the Supreme Court has handed employers a significant victory in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) disputes. In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split by holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when employers seek…