We wanted to take a moment to say “Thank You” to our family, friends, and clients for your support during this unusual year. While not diminishing the struggles we all have had and may continue to have, we have found some unexpected silver linings and hope through this difficult time. We wanted to share our gratitude, along with some recipes that have brought us comfort and joy over the years.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Lake Effect Team

Department of Labor
DOL Confirms that Mid-day Commutes Are Not Compensable Work Time
On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-9 in response to an employer’s questions about whether employee time spent commuting between home and work must be compensated if it occurred in the middle of the employee’s regular workday,


