Thomas R. Revnew and Kurt Erickson say the construction industry should be vigilant about a new Minnesota law that significantly increases penalties for employers misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Bradford Kelley says it’s possible more states will enact legislation to regulate the use of AI tools after both California and Colorado passed laws to do so. (Subscription required. )
Jeff Nowak says it is better for companies to add flexibility to employees’ existing leave, rather than create standalone categories and risk creating an atmosphere of exclusion for some employees with different life situations. (Subscription required.)
Cindy-Ann Thomas discusses how the Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision to block a grant program for Black women entrepreneurs could negatively impact future inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives.