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Please Click HerePosted on March 16, 2015 by Ruder Ware Alumni
On March 10, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an unpublished decision in Precon Development Corporation, Incorporated v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (link to Decision). Unpublished decisions are not binding in the Fourth Circuit. The decision applies the “significant nexus test” of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]
Posted on March 10, 2015 by Sara J. Ackermann
The DOL issued a Final Rule revising the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA) definition so that eligible employees in legal same-sex and common law marriages can take FMLA leave to care for their spouse or family member, regardless of where they live. The regulation is effective March 27, 2015. The DOL has moved from […]
Posted on February 23, 2015 by Ruder Ware Alumni
Since the news broke last Friday, it is becoming very clear that Wisconsin will become a right-to-work state in the very near future. A Ruder Ware alumni attorney and a colleague had a conversation about this proposed legislation recently which we have summarized here. Ruder Atty: It looks like the Legislature is going to consider […]
Posted on December 12, 2014 by Ruder Ware Alumni
On December 11, 2014, a divided [3-2, along partisan lines] National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) issued its long-awaited decision in Purple Communications, Inc., which many management-side labor relations professionals correctly predicted would fundamentally change how union organizing is conducted at nonunion workplaces [a copy of the Board’s decision is available here]. Through Purple Communications, Inc., 361 NLRB No. […]
Posted on December 10, 2014 by Mary Ellen Schill
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, medical, and moving expenses for 2015. Effective January 1, 2015, the optional standard mileage rates will increase to 57.5 cents per mile for business transportation, and decrease to 23 cents per mile for […]
Posted on November 3, 2014 by Ruder Ware Alumni
A recent decision by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the duty of employers to consider minor adjustments to job duties as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. This decision, while dealing with the ADA, reinforces the position taken by the Equal Right Division in Wisconsin that adjustment of work […]
Posted on October 29, 2014 by Ruder Ware Alumni
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review a decision on a case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against national clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. which focuses on the duty of an employee to request an accommodation for religious beliefs. This decision will have a significant impact on employers and […]
Posted on October 24, 2014 by Mary Ellen Schill
The Internal Revenue Service has announced the cost-of-living adjustments for the various qualified retirement plan limits. Many of the limits shown below increased from last year. All of the above are plan year limits (i.e., for the plan year which begins in 2015), with the exception of the Code Section 401(k) and Code Section 403(b) […]
Posted on October 23, 2014 by Mary Ellen Schill
Autumn brings two things, at least in Wisconsin. Lots of leaves on your lawn, and the IRS announcement of the contribution and benefit limits applicable to qualified retirement plans for next year. Let s ignore the leaves for now, but the IRS limits we can help you with. Keep this chart with your important papers. […]
Posted on October 13, 2014
October 13, 2014 – Ruder Ware is pleased to announce the appointment of Attorney Kevin J.T. Terry to the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Attorneys Association (WSAA) effective October 3, 2014. He will serve a four-year term. Kevin has concentrated his practice on working with employers in both the public and private sectors. […]