Cheryl Wilke

January 10, 2018 | Daily Business Review

The daily press coverage disclosing alleged actions of high profile men accused of sexual harassment in the workplace, has resulted in a change to the tax treatment of settlements in claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

By Cheryl Wilke

5 minute read

November 08, 2016 | Daily Business Review

A new salary standard for overtime payments kicks in Dec. 1, writes attorney Cheryl Wilke.

By Commentary by Cheryl Wilke

8 minute read

July 23, 2015 | Daily Business Review

The U.S. Supreme Court places the burden on the employer to show that an inquiry—not about religion but about policy—is made at the time of hire, writes attorney Cheryl Wilke.

By Cheryl Wilke

4 minute read

July 23, 2015 | Daily Business Review

The U.S. Supreme Court places the burden on the employer to show that an inquiry—not about religion but about policy—is made at the time of hire, writes attorney Cheryl Wilke.

By Cheryl Wilke

4 minute read

April 29, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Thanks to a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court involving a consumer class action claim, employers now have more options for requiring arbitration as to most class action and single-party employment litigation.

By Cheryl Wilke

3 minute read

April 15, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Employers that have decided to supplement their workforce with temporary or permanent workers must be aware of the nature of the assignment and their responsibilities under their states workers compensation laws and policies.

By Cheryl Wilke

7 minute read

April 01, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 203(m), employers in states that permit tip credits may pay less than the minimum wage to employees who receive tips.

By Cheryl Wilke

7 minute read

March 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

With the dramatic national increase in the filing and prosecution of overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the protections afforded to non-profit entities are being tested.

By Cheryl Wilke

6 minute read

March 04, 2013 | Inside Counsel

Most employers are familiar with the increase in retaliation claims filed either as independent actions or in conjunction with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and related employment claims.

By Cheryl Wilke

7 minute read

February 18, 2013 | Inside Counsel

A long-standing but rarely used cause of action has recently gained new life due to extended poor economic conditions and a buyers market for employers seeking to hire workers.

By Cheryl Wilke

3 minute read