The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law – and every industry. We’re looking...more
The Supreme Court’s recent landmark ruling that gives employers a powerful tool to fight back against regulatory overreach will have a broad impact on just about every area of workplace law – and every industry. We’re looking...more
7/18/2024
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Agricultural Workers ,
Chevron Deference ,
Government Agencies ,
H-2A ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
SCOTUS ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more
5/14/2024
/ Child Labor ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Job Duties ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Minors ,
Posting Requirements ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Permits ,
Work Schedules
Hospitality employers will likely feel a big impact from the new federal overtime rule, which significantly raises the exempt salary threshold for certain employees in two phases. Specifically, the salary threshold for the...more
5/10/2024
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Highly Compensated Employees ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Minimum Salary ,
New Rules ,
Over-Time ,
Salaried Employees ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
California employers in the agriculture industry are facing challenges this spring after two major developments last month. First, new rules took effect requiring employers to provide a special written notice to H-2A...more
4/19/2024
/ Agricultural Sector ,
Agricultural Workers ,
California ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Farm Workers ,
Federal Funding ,
H-2A ,
New Rules ,
Notice Requirements ,
Union Organizers ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Written Notice
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
12/4/2023
/ 401k ,
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Bias ,
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Car Dealerships ,
Chevron Deference ,
Child Labor ,
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Construction Industry ,
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EU ,
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Health Care Providers ,
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Hotels ,
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A recent multimillion dollar wage theft citation against a California franchise operation should put fast-food businesses and other franchise models on notice that your business model could be the next target. The California...more
A deal between labor and business groups has just been struck that would remove a controversial referendum from the ballot, but will instead enact a $20 minimum wage for the California fast food industry. Employers will...more
After nearly two decades of being defunded by California lawmakers, the controversial Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) may be on the verge of being reinstated – but are employer concerns premature? Originally established...more
On the heels of the new rule for the H-2A program impacting nonimmigrant agricultural workers that took effect late last year, the Department of Labor recently published a follow-up rule introducing the methodology that...more
California lawmakers just passed the first bill in the nation that aims to enact specific workplace rules and standards for fast-food employees – a move that could have devastating consequences for the industry. The Fast Food...more
9/1/2022
/ Employee Training ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food Service Workers ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Minimum Wage ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules ,
Working Conditions ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more
7/21/2022
/ Background Checks ,
Blockchain ,
College Athletes ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Misclassification ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Pay Data ,
Pay Transparency ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes ,
Tip Credit ,
Tipped Employees ,
Tips ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
Just in time to frighten hospitality employers, the U.S. Department of Labor just issued its final rule regarding tipped wages, reinstituting a worker-friendly rule that will cause challenges for most businesses utilizing the...more
The pandemic and government shutdowns/restrictions continue to have a devastating effect on hospitality employers after a catastrophic 2020. As the industry works to recover in 2021, it looks increasingly likely that...more
1/5/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Family Medical Leave ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Joint Employers ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Investigations ,
Workplace Safety
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
9/10/2020
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Independent Contractors ,
Medical Leave ,
Misclassification ,
NLRB ,
Paid Leave ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Remote Working ,
Telecommuting ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wrongful Death
The California Legislature is expected to pass legislation yesterday that would provide up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave to millions of California workers for reasons related to COVID-19. Mirror Senate and...more
9/1/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Governor Newsom ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pending Legislation ,
Quarantine ,
Sick Employees ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Supplemental Benefits ,
Wage and Hour
A class action lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County alleges that a seafood company exposed seasonal employees to COVID-19 and then forced them, with the help of a hotel, to quarantine in hotel rooms against their will – and...more
San Francisco and San Jose have joined the growing list of local California jurisdictions to adopt COVID-19-specific paid sick leave measures impacting employer and employees who operate in the local areas. In general, these...more
The L.A. City Council just passed a COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law which provides up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick leave to employees who work within the City of Los Angeles. This ordinance hasn’t been...more
Restaurants and Hospitality businesses are on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. What should you consider in the coming days, weeks, and months to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis?...more
3/18/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Medical Testing ,
Paid Leave ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Unpaid Leave ,
Wage and Hour
On September 12, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown signed the Phase-In Overtime for Agricultural Workers Act of 2016 (AB 1066) into law, providing more stringent overtime protections for agricultural workers. California law...more