A Coast Guard reservist who is also a federal employee was entitled to differential pay while on active duty, the Supreme Court has ruled. In a 5-4 decision, the nation’s highest court rejected the Justice Department’s argument that a federal…
Employment Law
Pay transparency legislation is picking up even more momentum in 2025. Cleveland, Ohio, is the latest city to adopt pay transparency legislation. Here's what to know about the new ordinance -- and our complete guide to pay transparency. On April…
The rule employers have used to determine if a worker is an employee or independent contractor won't be enforced by federal regulators, for now. In fact, the rule may be rescinded, the Department of Labor (DOL) said recently. The DOL…
In April 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Shortly thereafter, E-Verify and E-Verify+, which also fall under the purview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), underwent minor changes…
When commission structures go wrong, the financial impact can be far-reaching. Oracle’s recent $15.5 million settlement highlights the hidden risks in commission wage practices and serves as a cautionary tale for finance leaders. What may seem like an administrative oversight…
A $40,000 payout over a leave policy breakdown shows how quickly compliance risk can turn into a financial problem that finance teams are left to manage. That’s what happened when a Maryland plant nursery told an employee attempting to return…
Employers should be aware the federal law that protects veterans and service members has been amended by a new law, making the stakes higher. The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act was enacted early in…
Back pay probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of ADA violations, especially if the employee never claimed to have a disability. But a recent federal appeals court decision shows how back pay liability can…
Employers may need to reverify certain employees’ Form I-9 documents due to recent changes from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Specifically, DHS revised the temporary protected status (TPS) that it’d previously designated for two foreign countries. By way of…
New Jersey’s highest court has ruled that commissions are always wages under the state’s Wage Payment Law, reviving a sales employee’s chance for a potentially huge payout. The ruling cautions employers to carefully articulate for employees how non-salary compensation will…
Enforcing workplace harassment policies goes beyond HR concerns – it directly impacts a company's financial well-being. Case in point: Walmart’s recent $415,112 settlement with the EEOC illustrates the high cost of inadequate policy enforcement, leading to legal, reputational and operational…
Picture this: A salesperson establishes a long-term relationship with a customer who places a recurring order every month. And the salesperson is paid commissions on each of those orders. Then the salesperson goes out on FMLA leave – and the…
