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By: Sean E. Lees On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final overtime rule, which raised the annual salary required for certain employees to be exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While this rule will likely face legal challenges, it is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2024. As a general rule, unless certain exemptions apply, employees who work more than forty (40) hours in a workweek must be paid overtime. Read Full article here:

Department of Labor (DOL) Issues its Final Overtime Rule By: Sean E. Lees On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final overtime rule, which raised the annual salary required for certain employees to be exempt from overtime under the …

By: Sally A. Piefer Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are relatively commonplace in the employment context. However, these agreements have been under increasing attack by state legislatures across the country. Shortly after President Biden took office, he issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy and encouraged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban or limit non-compete agreements....

FTC ISSUES FINAL RULE BANNING EMPLOYMENT-RELATED NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS. WHAT’S NEXT? By: Sally A. Piefer Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are relatively commonplace in the employment context. However, these agreements have been under increasing attack by state legi…

By: Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov and Oyvind Wistrom April 24, 2024 On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect on June 27, 2023. The regulation will go into effect on June 18, 2024. By way of background, the PWFA requires covered employers to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to a qualified employees’ or applicants’ known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship....

EEOC GUIDANCE ON HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT By: Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov and Oyvind Wistrom April 24, 2024 On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Work…

April 24, 2024 | By: Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov and Oyvind Wistrom

On April 15, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect on June 27, 2023. The regulation will go into effect on June 18, 2024.

By way of background, the PWFA requires covered employers to provide a “reasonable accommodation” to a qualified employees’ or applicants’ known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship. Notably, the PWFA only applies to accommodations.

As the PWFA applies to private and public sector employers that have 15 or more employees, it is critical that employers understand how to navigate the complexities of the PWFA and the accompanying regulation.

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By: Oyvind Wistrom Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a split in the circuits as to whether an employee is required to show a “significant” injury or harm in connection with a job transfer to meet the threshold for proving an adverse employment action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court rejected the “significant” injury standard, and adopted a new standard that only requires an employee who is involuntarily transferred from one position to another to show that he/she suffered some harm to satisfy the adverse employment action prong of his/her case....

SCOTUS Eases the Standard for Proving a Discriminatory Job Transfer under Title VII By: Oyvind Wistrom Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a split in the circuits as to whether an employee is required to show a “significant” injury or harm in connection with a job t…

BizTimes Milwaukee offers a variety of annual events that help connect, engage and inspire the regional business community. Follow the link to check out the annual calendar.

Annual BizTimes Events After an insightful keynote presentation on the latest trends in M&A, hear from profes­sional experts on valuation, the market, tax consequences, financing and more.

Among all the professional resources offered by State Bar of Wisconsin we appreciate the emphasis the organization places on mental health awareness and support for attorneys in Wisconsin!

Mental Health Literacy for Lawyers with Jennifer Mohamed An innovative CLE scheduled for May 31 will help attorneys boost their emotional IQ and learn to better handle clients’ mental health issues. Jennifer Mohame...

Today is the day! We're excited to be a sponsor of this event and to work in partnership to .

Only ONE DAY until the Annual Grateful Plate Gala! 🎉

We're counting down with gratitude for our amazing sponsors who make it all possible. Thank you to Hy-Vee , Potawatomi Hotel & Casino , Northwestern Mutual , Johnson Financial Group , West Bend Insurance Company , Associated Bank , U.S. Venture, Inc , Performance Foodservice, DigiCOPY, Standard Process Inc. , Scott and Sally Piefer, Deloitte , Hupy and Abraham, S.C. , Catalyst Construction , Pick 'n Save , Rotary Club of Milwaukee , Bader Philanthropies, Inc. , and Lindner & Marsack, S.C.

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Please join us on May 16th, 2024 in supporting Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin at our annual half-day conference at the Renaissance Milwaukee West Hotel in Wauwatosa.

Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor of Kids' Chance of Wisconsin and our very own Chelsie Springstead currently serves as the organization's secretary.

This year's focus of education is on "Mental-Mental" claims, and the applicable regulations on handling these challenging types of losses. Registration includes lunch, CLE, CCM, and TX Adjuster credits (applied for), as well as the post-programming cocktail reception.

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Please join us on May 16th, 2024, in supporting the Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin organization at our annual half-day conference! Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin, and our own Chelsie Springstead is the current Secretary. We are happy to announce that this year's focus of education is on "Mental-Mental" claims, and the applicable regulations on handling these challenging types of losses....

Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin Educational Conference Please join us on May 16th, 2024, in supporting the Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin organization at our annual half-day conference! Lindner & Marsack is a proud sponsor of Kids’ Chance of Wisconsin,…

Attention business friends & colleagues: we're remodeling and have a conference table for sale with up to 14 chairs. Please see flyer and contact Jenny if you're interested!

We are pleased to be a sponsor of this upcoming Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin event to work toward

Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced today that Sean Lees has joined the firm. Lees will practice out of Lindner & Marsack’s Milwaukee office. Lees will focus on a broad range of labor and employment law matters for clients. Most recently, he headed the labor law division at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC, and also served as labor relations counsel for major health care provider Ascension....

LINDNER & MARSACK, S.C., WELCOMES SEAN LEES TO GROWING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM Lindner & Marsack, S.C., one of the region’s most respected and long-standing management-side labor and employment law firms, announced today that Sean Lees has joined the firm. Lees will pract…

Do you use “clean criminal record;” "clean criminal check;” or “clean criminal record check required” in job postings? WI and managers should remove that language immediately. Read more from Daniel Finerty.

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What an incredible evening raising funds to support of Wisconsin. A big thank you to the organization's board of directors (pictured, including L&M's Chelsie Springstead) for bringing this wonderful and successful event to life!

We have been a proud supporter of over the past 12 years, with Doug Feldman as a founding member and Chelsie Springstead as the current secretary/board member. We are excited to celebrate and continue our support as a sponsor of the charity gala this Saturday 2/24!

Thanks to VISIT Milwaukee for this fun way to showcase cool things in and around Milwaukee!

VISIT Milwaukee TV show returns for second season After a successful debut last year -- culminating in a regional Emmy nomination -- VISIT Milwaukee's TV show "Good Things Brewing" is back for a second

Last month, Lindner & Marsack's Daniel Finerty presented "The Use of Wearable Technology: Benefits and Liability for Employers" at National Conference in Sea Island, Georgia.

Co-presenters included Bill Austil of Austill, Lewis, Pipkin & Maddox, P.C. in Birmingham; Shanks Leonhard of Sanders & Parks, P.C. in Phoenix; and Lars Daniel of Envista Forensics in Raleigh.

Looking for interesting news, updates and insights about business around Wisconsin? Check out the weekly podcast from WisBusiness.com.

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According to the BizTimes Milwaukee, passenger traffic at Mitchell International Airport was up 10.6% in 2023 and exceeded 6 million travelers for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Frontier Airlines announced plans for new non-stop offerings to Philadelphia and Raleigh-Durham to start in 2024.

Where are your taking you this year?

Frontier Airlines adds service from Milwaukee to Philadelphia Frontier Airlines will begin direct service between Milwaukee and Philadelphia with three flights per week beginning in May, according to an announcement

There has been a lot of talk about the economic impact of the RNC coming to Milwaukee in July, but what about other impacts? Northwestern Mutual is advising employees to work remotely to avoid traffic and congestion. What ripple effects might your business see due to the event?

Northwestern Mutual, downtown Milwaukee's largest employer, advising workers to stay home during RNC When the RNC comes to Milwaukee in July, it will bring thousands of people with it and for downtown's largest employer, it's advising its workers to stay home during that week.

We're just over a month away from one of our favorite charitable events of the year!

Please join us for the Kids' Chance of Wisconsin 3rd annual Charity Gala:
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
6:00 to 10:00 PM
Milwaukee Marriott West - Waukesha

A winter wonderland of fun awaits for a great cause!

❄️Silent auction
❄️Premium open bar all evening
❄️Delicious plated dinner
❄️Photo booth, raffle prizes & great live music
❄️Keynote address by former Green Bay Packer and NFL Hall of Fame Inductee LeRoy Butler

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Get to know your State Bar of Wisconsin candidates for leadership positions -- including President-elect, Secretary and Judicial Council -- ahead of the election in April.

Meet the Candidates for State Bar President-elect, Secretary, and Judicial Council The State Bar of Wisconsin is a professional association dedicated to improving the administration of justice and the delivery of legal services, and to promoting the interests of Wisconsin lawyers.

After one of of the warmest Decembers on record, how will Wisconsin's economy - and particularly the tourism industry - weather the rest of winter?

It's been one of Milwaukee's warmest winters ever. How does that affect Wisconsin's economy and climate? The city's warmest December on record has already affected everything from winter festivals to ice fishing to ski resorts.

As we approach the holiday season and the end of another calendar year, we're filled with gratitude for our team, our colleagues & peers, and our clients.

From all of us at Lindner & Marsack, best wishes for a happy and peaceful end to 2023 and a wonderful start to 2024!

A look at what's ahead for the legal industry in 2024 from Reuters ...

Obstacles, opportunities await US law firms in 2024 - report Major law firms in 2024 plan to grow their bankruptcy and litigation teams and will face challenges such as attracting lawyer talent and navigating the spread of generative artificial intelligence, according to a report released on Wednesday.

By Daniel M. Pedriana and Justin M. Schuessler Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), which includes representatives from both Labor and Management, voted to approve two separate bills that include potentially significant changes to the Worker’s Compensation Act of Wisconsin (Chapter 102), including the administration of the Act. The primary objectives of the proposed provisions are split between the two bills so as to increase the chances that at least some of the provisions are eventually adopted and signed into law....

Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council Calls for Department of Hearings and Appeals to End “Hold Open” Practice By Daniel M. Pedriana and Justin M. Schuessler Recently the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC), which includes representatives from both Labor and Management, voted to ap…

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