Black Gay DEI Officer’s Title VII Suit Against University of Toledo Survives Motion to Dismiss Challenging Constructive Discharge and Timeliness

By: Scott D. Wilson Plaintiff, Gross, a physician assistant, faculty member, and DEI Officer, worked at the University of Toledo from October 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. He alleged that coworkers prevented him from performing his DEI duties because he is African American and/or because he is gay, referring to him as “divisive” and … Continue reading Black Gay DEI Officer’s Title VII Suit Against University of Toledo Survives Motion to Dismiss Challenging Constructive Discharge and Timeliness

NLRB Increases Early-Stage Scrutiny of Unfair Labor Practice Charges Hopefully Reducing Baseless Charges

By: Fred Preis and Philip Giorlando The National Labor Relations Board has implemented a new intake protocol that significantly changes how unfair labor practice charges are processed. The protocol should assist employers who are typically the Charged Party in most NLRB cases. Designed to address severe charge backlogs, the new protocols will delay and potentially … Continue reading NLRB Increases Early-Stage Scrutiny of Unfair Labor Practice Charges Hopefully Reducing Baseless Charges

2026 Tax Changes on Tips, Overtime, and Meals

By: Fred Preis and Rachael Jeanfreau The new Federal tax law changes will require employers to ensure that payroll systems and accounting procedures are ready to support those revisions. Many employers will need to address three specific issues: First, there is a requirement for affected employers to report cash tips (which includes credit card and … Continue reading 2026 Tax Changes on Tips, Overtime, and Meals