Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why employers should look at their rules after the passing of two new Michigan laws: The Michigan CROWN Act and distracted driver law related to smartphones. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple […]

While artificial intelligence has created a lot of buzz the past few months, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain why employers should be careful how it is applied in the HR world. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple […]

With some companies pushing for employees to return to the office, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how employers should evaluate requests for workers to continue to work from home. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss why companies will want to re-examine how they handle some severance agreements following a recent NRLB decision. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

The Department of Homeland Security announced the end of the I-9 deferral policy that allowed employers with remote-work employees to inspect their employee’s I-9 verification documents remotely and within three days of the new employee’s first day of work. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Mike Stroster explain how to navigate the return to the […]

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect June 27, 2023 and requires employers to provide accommodations to pregnant employees. Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain the changes and what employees need to do to prepare. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey explain how the PUMP Act extends protections to cover employers with fewer than 50 employees and exempt employees and also provides a path for employees to file lawsuits against businesses that do not comply. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the […]

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss creating a parental leave policy while avoiding discrimination concerns, coordinating the policy with other types of leaves and benefits. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss laws that prevent companies from punishing employees to who test positive for marijuana as well as how employers should handle ADA requests related to marijuana. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts […]

Despite a federal law banning marijuana, a majority of states allow marijuana use in some form. In this episode of Employment Lawyers Talk Off the Clock, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss whether companies should continue drug testing job candidates and what innovations to consider when testing current employees that are suspected […]