Bradford Kelley discusses the DOL’s decision to begin issuing wage and hour opinion letters and how those letters might affect employers. (Subscription required)
Bruce Buchanan warned that employers who use the federal E-Verify system to check employment eligibility may have lower chances of penalties, but don’t have “carte blanche” to avoid potential audits (Subscription required).
Michael Lotito said 10 states have passed captive audience bans that specifically cover union-related meetings, stretching from California to Maine, and more are likely to come in 2025. (Subscription required)
Alka Ramchandani-Raj says she expects OSHA enforcement to continue but with more general duty clause violation citations, making it tougher to litigate for the agency.
