In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Sarah Huyck talks to David Kramer about two recent Supreme Court decisions and how those opinions directly and indirectly affect employers. Listen here.
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Should Know
In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, Sarah Huyck joins David Kramer to talk about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act including its requirements, its prohibitions, and key takeaways for employers now that the Act is in effect. Listen here.
NLRB Toughens Standard for Work Rules
On August 2, 2023, in yet another pendulum swing for distinguishing what is legal versus illegal, the National Labor Relations Board announced a new standard for evaluating work rules.[1] According to the Board, its former standard “permits employers to adopt overbroad work rules that chill employees’ … rights,” and “gives […]
Nebraska Supreme Court: Lack of Control Over Corporation at Relevant Times Prevents Corporate Veil Piercing
407 N 117 Street v. Harper, 314 Neb. 843 (2023). 407 N 117 Street, LLC (“407”) leased property to Planet Group for a 7-year term. Planet Group later exercised a lease option for an additional 5-year term. Eventually Planet Group stopped making lease payments to 407. 407 sued Planet Group […]
Nebraska Supreme Court: Mandatory Bench Trials for Residential Evictions May Violate Constitutional Jury Guarantee
NP Dodge Mgmt. Co. v. Holcomb, 314 Neb. 748 (2023). The Nebraska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (“Act”) provides an expedited trial process for residential evictions. Evictions begin when the landlord issues the tenant a notice of termination. Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 76-1431 & 76-1437. After the statutory notice […]