Lindner & Marsack, S.C.

In support of the professional advancement of women, Lindner & Marsack, S.C. was a proud sponsor of the University of Milwaukee Women's Leadership Conference held on March 7, 2025. The event was attended by our attorneys (L to R) Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov, Samantha Wood, Chelsie Springstead, and Anders McLeod.

By: Alexandra (Sasha) Chepov As indicated in our February 2025 E-Alert, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which revoked Executive Order 11246’s affirmative action requirements (hereinafter referred to as the “Executive Order”). Almost immediately after signing the Executive Order, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the American Association of University Professors, Restaurant Opportunities Center, and the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore Maryland filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland seeking an order declaring the Executive Order unlawful. On February 21, 2025, the court […] https://lnkd.in/d9b3NSMH

On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order that eliminates affirmative action requirements for federal contractors, revoking policies in place since 1965. While contractors have a 90-day transition period, the directive immediately halts enforcement of diversity and workforce balancing initiatives. Several organizations have already filed lawsuits challenging the Order, arguing it exceeds executive authority and violates constitutional rights. Despite these changes, employers must still comply with other anti-discrimination and reporting requirements under federal law. Read on for key details and implications for businesses. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gZGAkva5

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has introduced new regulations aimed at modernizing and improving the H-1B visa program, which allows U.S. employers to hire foreign talent for specialized occupations. These changes, effective January 17, 2025, clarify specialty occupation requirements, streamline the petition process, and introduce new opportunities—such as allowing entrepreneurs to obtain H-1B visas through their own start-ups. However, with these updates come increased scrutiny and enforcement efforts, which may impact processing times. For a deeper dive into what this means for employers and foreign workers, check out the full blog by Samantha J. Wood: https://lnkd.in/g_SeRq3M

The U.S. Department of Labor recently clarified that employers cannot require employees to use accrued PTO while on FMLA leave if they are also receiving benefits from a state or local paid family and medical leave program. Instead, PTO use must be mutually agreed upon between the employer and employee. If your business operates in states with paid leave programs (like CA, NY, WA, etc.), now is the time to review your FMLA policies for compliance. Read more in Samantha J. Wood’s latest update: https://lnkd.in/gsfXHN6n

A Texas federal court has struck down the Department of Labor's 2024 overtime rule, leaving the 2019 salary threshold of $684 per week in place for exempt employees. The decision impacts employers nationwide, maintaining the status quo for overtime eligibility. Businesses should review their policies to ensure compliance under the current rules. Read blog: https://lnkd.in/gzKQXXKE

Lindner & Marsack, S.C. is proud to announce the inclusion of several of our attorneys to the 2024 Super Lawyers? and Rising Stars lists! These lists signify the high degree of peer recognition, professional achievement, and excellence in practice of the attorneys who receive this honor and can be considered a reliable resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gnhGtZ3S

We are proud to announce that Lindner & Marsack S.C. has been recognized for our commitment to legal excellence in the 2025 edition of the Best Law Firms? rankings. This year, Lindner & Marsack S.C. received a national recognition for its Appellate Practice, as well as a Metropolitan Tier 1 recognition in Milwaukee for the following practice areas: ??Appellate Practice ??Employment Law – Management ??Labor Law – Management ??Litigation – Labor and Employment ??Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Read more: https://lnkd.in/ghshEWtB

As we indicated in our?April 2024 E-Alert, earlier this year the FTC issued a Final Rule which would have made nearly all non-compete agreements unenforceable. The Final Rule was slated to go into effect on September 4, 2024. In addition to making most non-competes illegal, the Final Rule required employers to provide written notice to employees who were subject to the offending non-compete agreements. Almost immediately lawsuits were filed opposing the FTC’s Final Rule. Within days, two different lawsuits were filed in Texas and one was filed in Pennsylvania. Two months later, another lawsuit challenging the Final Rule was filed in Florida. Read on ... https://lnkd.in/ghPS5hHp

Please join us for the 2024 Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Forum on October 2 and 3, 2024, at the?Brookfield Conference Center. In addition to programming, the event offers networking opportunities, an exhibitor hall, attendee giveaways, and the popular happy hours! Lindner & Marsack is one of the founding members of the Wisconsin Worker’s Forum and our own?Chelsie Springstead?sits on the Forum Board. Registration information: https://lnkd.in/gASBXRtJ