On March 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced via the Federal Register that it would terminate the humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) and their immediate...
Labor and Employment
The Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make When Terminating Employees
Terminating an employee is never easy, and when done incorrectly, it can expose a business to unnecessary legal and financial risks. A termination that is rushed, poorly documented, or mishandled can lead to wrongful termination claims,...
Law360 Highlights Client’s Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
In a recent article published by Law360, the spotlight is on a significant lawsuit filed against the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) for alleged gender discrimination and unequal pay practices. The case, which has garnered...
Navigating the Recent Court Ruling on the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule: What Employers Need to Know
In a recent legal development, a federal court halted the Federal Trade Commission's (“FTC”) Non-Compete Rule, which aimed to make most non-compete agreements unenforceable. The FTC's Non-Compete Rule, which had been set to take effect on...
DOL New Rule On Salary Threshold For Exempt Employees
Background On April 23, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule regarding the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) and the highly compensated employee (HCE) exemptions under the Fair...
Important Update on FTC’s New Rule Regarding Non-Compete Clauses
On April 23, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced a significant development that could impact your business, specifically regarding your employment contracts and policies. The FTC rule, if successfully enacted, could bring about...
Do I Need to File an EEO-1 Component 1 Report?
What is the EEO-1 Component 1 Report? Since 1966, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) has required employers to submit workforce demographic data (“EEO-1 Report”) on an annual basis. Within these EEO-1 Reports,...
Unpacking President Biden’s AI Executive Order: A Comprehensive Analysis of its Potential Impact
Introduction: On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued a pivotal Executive Order focused on the "Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence." This order outlines the government's key priorities regarding...
Kayla E. Davis
Kayla Davis is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group, providing representation for both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of areas. Kayla is admitted to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois, where she previously focused on defense litigation.
OSHA Releases Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers in Healthcare Settings
On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order which declared that ensuring the heath and safety of workers is a national priority and moral imperative. That order directed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
Geller Selected as Exclusive Member for Employment Law in Indiana
IR Global has recently selected Schuyler D. Geller as its exclusive member for Employment Law (Corporate) in Indiana IR Global is a multi-disciplinary professional services network that provides legal, accountancy, financial advice to...
Severance Agreement Lawyers
While severance agreements are generally not required when an employer terminates or lays off an employee, if negotiated and drafted properly, these agreements can provide employers and employees with needed benefits. Severance agreements can...