TakeawaysAmendments to the Michigan Minimum Wage Act accelerate the schedule of minimum wage increases but prevent elimination of the tip credit for employees who earn tips.Michigan’s minimum wage rate is now $12.48 per hour, pursuant to a 2/21/25 increase. The minimum wage for tipped workers is $4.74 per hour.Related link
Archives for February 25, 2025
NY law may lead to more mental stress claims
Lisa Griffith says a new New York state law allowing workers to file claims for workers’ compensation for specific types of mental injuries related to “extraordinary work-related stress” could create a surge in claim filings and litigation.
Business Insurance
Anti-DEI push could get a boon from Supreme Court ‘reverse discrimination’ case
Julian G.G. Wolfson says it would be much easier to challenge DEI programs if SCOTUS lowers the “background circumstances” standard for discrimination claims from people in majority groups.
Courthouse News Service
Does Collective Bargaining Violate Article II? How the Unitary Executive Theory Could Transform the Federal Workforce
Alexander T. MacDonald contends that because the Trump administration has been willing to test the limits on external controls, collective bargaining could be next on its list.
The Federalist Society
Proposed AI Disclosure Under New York’s WARN Act
Shawn Matthew Clark says New York Gov. Hochul’s proposed AI disclosure under the WARN Act is one more content obligation that will need to be added to the many other complex notice requirements that already exist.
SHRM
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Littler Announces New Leaders for Two Affinity Groups
(February 26, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed new leaders for of its two affinity groups. Shareholder Ethan D. Balsam (Washington, D.C.) will serve as co-chair of the Individuals with Disabilities affinity group alongside Littler Learning Group Director and Principal Anna
Littler’s Heather M. Vigil Selected as Office Managing Shareholder in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2025) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Heather M. Vigil as office managing shareholder (OMS) of the firm’s San Francisco office. Vigil succeeds Constance E. Norton who has stepped down to focus on her active litigation practice and
Thomas Barnett Authors “The next wave of AI is here: Autonomous AI agents are amazing—and scary”
Thomas Barnett authors “The next wave of AI is here: Autonomous AI agents are amazing—and scary,” published by Fast Company. Subscription may be required to view article
Key Employment Law Updates: Trump 2.0 and the 2025 Year Ahead
Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys invite you to an in-person employment law update. Join us for a comprehensive program covering recent executive orders signed by President Trump and key employment law topics for 2025.President Trump, who began his second non-consecutive term on January 20, 2025, has issued several executive orders affecting the workplace, including those on immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), gender identity, and affirmative action. More orders are anticipated in the coming days and weeks. We will address these new practical and legal challenges.
High Court Weighs Workplace Bias Claim of White, Straight Woman
The US Supreme Court is expected to build on its recent landmark workplace discrimination precedent as it weighs claims by an Ohio woman that she was passed over for promotions and demoted because she is White and straight.
Technostress in the workplace: why it’s the new burnout
The good news? Technostress is manageable with intentional strategies.
Management’s Guide to Florida Employment Laws and Processes
Florida largely follows federal employment laws, but under certain circumstances, Florida law provides greater protections to employees over and above its federal counterparts. This guide will highlight a few of these crucial variances to assist Florida employers in ensuring state law compliance and to provide an overview of state-level enforcement of the Sunshine State’s employment laws.
6 Questions to Help You Decide What You Want in Your Next Job
Estimates suggest that more than 40% of workers are entertaining the possibility of a job switch, while another 20% have recently quit their jobs. If you’re one of the many people looking to shake up their careers, don’t just blindly leap into your next job. It’s important to really think through what’s driving you toward a change, and what you’re hoping to find in your next role. To help you assess and reflect on what really motivates you in your career, consider this series of science-based questions that can help you determine whether a new job or career path might be a good fit for you.
Trump has promised a massive immigration crackdown. Here’s what to know if ICE comes knocking at your business
Companies should start preparing now.
DOJ Immigration Memo Bad News For Employers Of Immigrants, H-1B Visas
A Department of Justice memo directs federal prosecutors to prioritize immigration-related cases, which could affect many employers.