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On August 1, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board is set to roll out its Fair Choice-Employee Voice Rule, which includes three major changes. The effective date of the new rule is September 30, and the rule will only be applied to cases filed after the effective date. Court challenges to the Final Rule are anticipated. More from Ahmad Chehab, Robert T. Zielinski, Kiffi Ford and Michelle Crockett >>> https://bit.ly/3YlNb7T

The rules relating to delegated authority are complex. A taxpayer is well advised to ensure that the scope of a closing agreement the taxpayer signs is what the taxpayer expects, and that an IRS official who signs the agreement has authority to do so for the matters in the agreement. Read analysis by Loren Opper and Christie Galinski >>> https://bit.ly/4bZIYKq

If you have not already taken a self-guided tour of Michigan Central, go this weekend! This crew went and had a wonderful time honoring Detroit's past and celebrating its future. Christopher Dutot, Kimberly Berger, Katina Gorman, Wendy Wrosch Richards, Megan Norris, Carol Marshall Lundberg, Christie Galinski, Tom Keller

In Michigan, various state employment laws prohibit employers from retaliating against employees. But can an employee pursue a public policy retaliation claim against the employer in addition to a statutory retaliation claim? On July 22, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that anti-retaliation provisions in two important workplace safety laws—the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and Michigan’s Occupational Safety and Health Act—do not preclude a plaintiff from also asserting a violation of public policy in court. Read more >>> https://bit.ly/4c47Alq

In 2021, a group of citizen advocacy groups sued the State of Michigan and the Attorney General arguing that the Michigan Legislature’s “adopt and amend” maneuver was unconstitutional, as it circumvented the voters' ability to create policy through ballot initiatives. The case is now before the Michigan Supreme Court, where the current session ends July 31, 2024. If the Michigan Supreme Court reverses the Court of Appeals and strikes down the adopt-and-amend strategy, its decision will have significant implications for employers, as the minimum wage could increase substantially, and new paid sick leave requirements could be imposed. Read more here >>>https://bit.ly/46jti3f Scott Eldridge, Lawrence Garcia, Brian Schwartz

Welcome, Eftiola Greco and Kyle Bierlein! For more information >>> https://bit.ly/46eee7e

Congratulations to our colleagues who were named on the State Bar of Michigan #ProBono Honor Roll! For more information >>> https://bit.ly/4f89aVX

The Miller Canfield Employment and Labor Group is proud to partner with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce on the annual Employment Law Handbook. This comprehensive 500-page book helps organizations remain compliant with current employment laws and regulations, making it a must-read for Michigan employers.

The United States Department of Labor issued a Field Assistance Bulletin on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Systems in the Workplace under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Other Federal Labor Standards. In light of employers’ increasing use of artificial intelligence and other automated systems in the workplace, the bulletin provides guidance regarding the application of the FLSA, FMLA, nursing employee protections, and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. Read more from Kiffi Ford, Deja Davis and Ashley Higginson >>> https://bit.ly/4cYYPK6

Congratulations to our friends at MC Global Strategies on their wonderful event in Washington DC! Pawel Chudzicki, Dave "Seymour" Haworth, Kevin Dent, Monika A. Wasiewicz, Joshua Aisen