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4.23.26

The Latest Attempt by the DOL To Adopt Standards on Determining Joint Employer Status Under the FLSA, FMLA, and MSPA

The Department of Labor announced, April 22, 2026, a new Proposed Rule on who can be a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Migrant and…

3.10.26

Understanding the Sixth Circuit’s Decision in Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP: A Landmark Interpretation of the EFAA

The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Bruce v. Adams & Reese, LLP (No. 25-5210) provides critical guidance on the application of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment…

2.27.26

Flip-Flop: Feds Announce a Final Rule on Joint Employer Status and a Proposed Rule on Independent Contractor Status

Takeaways NLRB Returns to 2020 Joint Employer Status Test On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board announced a return to the joint employer status test in effect during President…

10.14.25

Midwest Update: A Look at Pressing Labor and Employment Issues

Join Sean Darke and Jack Mahon for an update on key developments in labor and employment law, with a focus on recent changes at the federal level as well as in Illinois and Michigan.