Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer PC

Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer is pleased to be a silver sponsor of the?Institute of Continuing Legal Education─MI's (ICLE) 50th?annual Labor and Employment Institute event on April 10-11 in Plymouth. Popular speaker and firm partner Terry Bonnette is among the presenters and will be talking about new court decisions regarding the Family & Medical Leave Act. More information on the ICLE event here: https://lnkd.in/gyXRGT4h? #ICLE #HRLaw #laborandemployment #HRtrends

From recent and pending SCOTUS decisions to tumult at the NLRB, to new paid sick time and minimum wage legislation in Michigan, our Raising the Bar session looked at sweeping changes and pending moves that could significantly impact employers and the workplace. Bravo to presenters Terry Bonnette and Nicholas Huguelet for helping attendees gain a better understanding of so many hot HR topics! Patricia Nemeth Melody Huffer #laborupdate #2025legaltrends #sicktime #minimumwage #scotus

Extending our tradition of delivering exceptional employment practices within the firm and commitment to our employees, Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer is delighted to have capped off last year with additional recognition in the National Association for Business Resources/The Best and Brightest Programs programs. Designated as a 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For? In the Nation and a Best and Brightest in the Nation Brilliance Winner, the firm has learned from years of guiding employers through complex and unique legal situations that success starts with creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. The icing on the cake? The firm was among all the Best and Brightest in the Nation winners featured in a special advertising section in the WSJ on February 19. More information about the awards here: https://lnkd.in/g4cv5ahU

Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer is pleased to announce the date of its upcoming educational series Raising the Bar!?Join our employment law attorneys on Wednesday, February 26, for a presentation on how labor and employment law has changed over the past year and what that means for employer practices in 2025. Topics include: v The impact of the new administration on overtime, non-competes, and independent contractor status. v Emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence. v The future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. v Are protections for transgender employees expanding or contracting? v???Will a new NLRB reverse course on campaign speech, handbook policies, scope of concerted activity, captive audience speeches, recognition upon showing of support, unilateral action, and confidentiality/non-disparagement agreements? v??Supreme Court, EEOC, and litigation updates. Raising the Bar will be held at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy with registration and breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. The program will run from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. with one 15-minute break. The cost to attend is $85 per person and advanced registration is requested. To register, please e-mail Melody Huffer at [email protected] or call her at 313.567.5921. #employmentlawforemployers #humanresources #legalseminar #raisingthebar #laborandemploymentlaw #employmentpractices #2025employmentlawupdates

Turning the spotlight on Michigan’s minimum wage laws in 2025, there have been some changes that employers need to note. The first minimum wage increase took effect January 1 for individuals 18 years and older, raising the rate from $10.33 per hour to $10.56 per hour, while the tipped minimum wage rose from $3.93 to $4.01. But that’s not all. Last summer, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the Michigan Legislature acted unconstitutionally when it adopted a ballot initiative on minimum wages and subsequently amended it in the same session. This decision essentially reinstated the original terms of the ballot initiative. To give businesses some leeway (and perhaps the Legislature time to come to a bipartisan agreement), the Court delayed the effective date of the increases outlined in the ballot proposal until February 21. These additional updates in February include: minimum wage at $12.48 per hour; tipped minimum wage at $ 5.99 per hour; and minor minimum wage at $10.61 per hour. However, as lawmakers kick off the new year, they will be debating these pending changes, many of which impact servers and bartenders. They’ll also be tackling paid sick leave laws. Read more on our website as we continue to monitor these developments:? https://lnkd.in/ghjKdSZG #minimumwage #minimumwagelaws #employmentlaw #employmentlawforemployers #hourlyworkers #Michiganlaws?

Workplace shifts in 2024 have kept both employers and employees on their toes, and return-to-office policies have been one of the hot topics headlining employment law this past year. Managing Partner Deborah Brouwer recently talked to Law360 reporter Anne Cullen about trends in offsite work arrangements and what may be ahead in the future. The full article (by subscription only) can be read here: https://lnkd.in/gQtEvztA #employmentlawforemployers #employmentlaw #workplacetrends #hybridwork #returntooffice #workplaceshifts

As federal officials raise questions about government efficiency and job cuts, will they use a return-to-office policy as a tactic to ultimately thin out the federal pool of employees? Partner Deborah Brouwer recently sat down with Roop Raj on WJBK-TV FOX 2 Detroit’s political show “The Pulse” to discuss employment law from a government perspective and the implications of requiring federal employees to abandon their remote workspaces and return to the office five days a week. Tune in here:?https://lnkd.in/gpX4fsBy #employmentlawforemployers #federalworkers #jobreductions #employees #returntooffice #governmentefficiency #remoteworkers #DOGE

The firm is thrilled to announce that Partner Terry Bonnette—distinguished litigator, counselor and educator on labor and employment matters—has been named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's “Leaders in the Law” Class of 2024! This honor is a testament to Terry’s outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan, strong leadership, and a wealth of expertise in employment law. Firm founder Patricia Nemeth, of counsel, celebrated with Terry at the December 3 recognition luncheon honoring all legal practitioners who stood out as Leaders in the Law this year. Please join us in congratulating Terry on his professional achievement and read more about his path to Nemeth Bonnette Brouwer as well as his professional and community contributions: https://lnkd.in/gfgpZ9j4 #LeadersInLaw #EmploymentLaw #AwardWinner #LegalExcellence #MichiganLawyers #EmploymentLawForEmployers?

Partner Deborah Brouwer recently had the opportunity to talk to WJR 760 AM's Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds in response to an interesting verdict where a woman, who refused the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic and was subsequently fired, was awarded $12 million in damages. In the interview, Brouwer discussed a number of factors and legal options that employers can take into consideration to comply with state and federal laws, respect the health and safety of the workplace, and balance employee choice. Will we see more cases like this one to come? Listen to the podcast here: ?https://lnkd.in/gnHyzSpG #employmentlawforemployers #employeelawsuits #lawfirmverdicts #workplacelaws #publichealth #vaccinepolicies?