Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey discuss the EEOC’s recent decision to rescind its 2024 harassment guidance. They break down what this decision means (and does not mean) for employers. The 2024 guidance generated significant discussion, particularly around: Pronoun usage and hostile work environment claims Bathroom access and gender identity protections Conflicts […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey break down two new US Department of Labor opinion letters addressing key areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): employee classification and overtime rate calculations. These letters don’t change the law, but they highlight areas where many employers are still getting it wrong. 🔍 Tune […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey walk through everything HR needs to know when you get a request for an employee’s personnel file — whether it’s from the employee, a former employee, or their lawyer. 🔍 Tune in as we explore what Michigan’s Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act requires, and offer strategic […]

Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey break down the $11.5 million jury verdict against SHRM, yes, the Society for Human Resource Management itself. They walk through the real case facts, explain where things went wrong, and offer takeaways for HR professionals to avoid similar (and costly) mistakes. Tune in to explore how: […]

What should employers know about DOJ enforcement? In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorney Rebecca Strauss sits down with her colleague, Jennifer McManus, a former federal prosecutor, to discuss what businesses need to know about internal investigations, criminal liability, and civil enforcement trends. Jennifer shares insights from her time with the Department of Justice and explains how private […]