mandatory retirement age is it legal

Mandatory Retirement Age: Is it Legal?

Some industries have mandatory retirement ages for certain roles. For instance, in many states, there are mandatory retirement ages for police officers, pilots, and judges. Is it legal, however, for employers to impose a mandatory retirement age? In this article, we’ll explore this question. Is a Mandatory Retirement...
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a guide to the pump act

A Guide to the PUMP Act

The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (PUMP) Act was signed into law back on December 29 of 2022. The Act amended the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by extending protections to employees in need of expressing milk while at work. Furthermore, the PUMP Act broadened the remedies available when...
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severance agreements

NLRB Limits Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Clauses in Severance Agreements for Both Union and Non-Union Employees

In a recent holding by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on the case of McLaren Macomb and Local 40 RN Staff Council, Office and Professional Employees, International Union (OPEIU), AFL-CI0, Case 07-CA-263041, there were significant implications for non-disparagement and confidentiality clauses that will severely limit the ability for employers to use...
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