11 January 2023

Episode 33 – How To Shape Up Your Family Medica...

Are you unsure if your company is up to speed on Family and Medical Leave Act? Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey dive into some tips on how to get back into FMLA shape. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to the “Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify […]

10 January 2023

What’s in Store from the New Democrat Legislatu...

With the swearing in of the new Michigan House and Senate on January 11, Democrats will have full control of Michigan’s state government for the first time in 40 years. What could this mean for Michigan employers in 2023? A top priority for many Democrat leaders is repeal of Michigan’s “Right to Work” law.  This […]

27 December 2022

Silenced No More: New Law Protects Employees Wh...

Taking another step forward in the #MeToo movement, Congress recently passed a new law—the Speak Out Act—banning employers nationwide from using blanket non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreements or policies against employees who come forward with allegations of sexual harassment or assault.  However, the law does not ban employers from entering into standard confidentiality agreements with current […]

14 December 2022

Episode 32 – HR Lessons From Elon Musk’s ...

Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey examine Elon Musk’s first month of owning Twitter and look for the lessons to come out of the firings, rehirings, “hardcore” ultimatums, work from home policy changes and performance reviews. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” […]

13 December 2022

From Resignation to Recession: Riding the Econo...

The last few years have not been kind to employers.  Government‑initiated closures at the onset of the pandemic.  The Great Resignation.  A recession that, if it has not yet been felt by all employers, soon will be.  One could forgive businesses for feeling like they are being bullied on the economic playground.  To punch back […]

Service Animals
08 December 2022

What Schools Need To Know About Allowing Servic...

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Cathy Tracey discusses what Michigan schools need to keep in mind when it comes to service animal requests. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Cathy Tracey. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law […]

29 November 2022

Pumping Through Work: The FLSA and Nursing Mothers

Maternal and paternal leave have been common topics of conversation, and sometimes debate, in the U.S. for years. Yet, little discussion occurs around how to welcome new parents back after leave. Mothers, especially nursing mothers, face unique challenges in their return to the workplace. It is important that employers understand nursing mothers’ rights under federal […]

16 November 2022

Episode 31 – What New DOL Independent Con...

In less than 15 minutes, Miller Johnson attorneys Rebecca Strauss  and Sarah Willey get right to the point to explain what you need to know about the new rule. You can also listen to this and future episodes by subscribing to “The Lawyers Off the Clock” podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

Parental Leave
15 November 2022

Paid Parental Leave: What to Consider When You’...

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.  Thirty years after Dr. John Gray published his famous relationship book, the planets have aligned to largely take the phrase out of orbit—for a number of reasons.  Among other explanations, society has overhauled how it thinks and talks about sex and gender—and the associated roles.  Add in […]

Book Banning
10 November 2022

What The Law Says About Schools Banning Books

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Kevin Sutton discusses what school districts should consider when it comes to banning books. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Kevin Sutton.