BOP Newsletter

BOP Newsletter

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2025

Did You Know?

Did you know Illinois recently expanded unemployment eligibility?

Did you know Minnesota posed guidance on the 2026 meal and rest break amendments?

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2025

‘Tis the Season: Unwrapping HR During the Holidays

Consider the following scenarios:
A dentist was interested in hiring an applicant as a dental assistant and had her come in for a working interview. She filed successfully for workers’ compensation as an employee, alleging that during the day she fell off a chair and hurt her back.
An applicant came in for a working interview and was not hired. She filed for unemployment. The doctor was ruled to be her last employer and liable for the unemployment claim.

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2025

Did You Know?

Did you know Illinois recently expanded unemployment eligibility?

Did you know Minnesota posed guidance on the 2026 meal and rest break amendments?

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2025

Q & A

How should I handle ongoing attendance issues, like tardiness or frequent call-outs, with employees?

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2025

Q & A

Q: Can employers ban or control employee use of cell phones and smart watches at work?

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2025

What’s New

It has been a busy year across the nation with states changing current laws or creating entirely new ones! Phew! It’s been a full-time task to keep up with it!

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2025

What’s New

Texas Overhauls Non-Compete Rules for Physicians and Healthcare Practitioners

Oregon Amends Law to Further Restrict Age-Related Inquiries

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2025

Tidbits

Fourth Circuit Upholds $9.3 Million Judgment Against Medical Staffing Agency Over Worker ‘Independent Contractor’ Misclassification

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