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The Employer’s Playbook for Managing Remote and Hybrid Workforces

The rise of remote work has forced employers to tackle one challenge after another – and now the biggest challenge is effectively managing remote and hybrid workforces for the long term. When the pandemic hit, many employers...more

Navigating a New Frontier: An Employer Guide to Paid Sick Leave in Connecticut

Connecticut employers should prepare for yet another change to their paid sick leave obligations now that a comprehensive overhaul has been approved by the state legislature and awaits the governor’s signature. Significantly,...more

Good Faith Goes a Long Way to Defeat Wage Statement Claims: 4 Tips for Employers After California Supreme Court Win

Employers finally received some welcome news from the California Supreme Court Monday and now have a better shot of successfully using a “good faith” defense to wage-and-hour lawsuits. According to the ruling, if an employer...more

Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: 5 Things to Do After FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements

Welcome to this edition of the FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at a recent significant workplace law development with an emphasis on how it impacts employers in the manufacturing...more

California Finally Clarifies Key Paid Sick Leave Discrepancy for Part-Time Employees

California employers recently got some welcome news when state regulators clarified the method by which you should apply new paid sick leave benefits to part-time employees. Without much fanfare or public announcement, the...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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

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Manufacturing Snapshot: Survey Reveals Industry Benefits From Mexican Expansion – But Needs Help Doing So

Our recent FP Flash Survey on business expansion into Mexico (full summary here) revealed noteworthy data about employer attitudes and experiences operating south of the border – and this topic was of particular interest to...more

The Importance Of An Injury and Illness Prevention Plan In California During The COVID-19 Health Crisis And Beyond

As recently announced, Cal/OSHA is now scrutinizing employers’ adherence to state guidance regarding worker protections during the COVID-19 health crisis. The administration is urging all employers in California to carefully...more

Supreme Court Calls “Do Over” On FLSA Service Advisor Exemption Rule

In a 6 to 2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today continued the flip-flop-flip on determining whether an automobile dealership’s service advisors are exempt from the FLSA’s overtime requirements. The Court vacated and...more

Don’t Get Caught In A Web of Claims: ADA Website Accessibility Claims On The Rise

In today’s technology-driven society, retailers are increasingly using the internet to provide information, goods, and services to the public. While having a website is almost a mandatory aspect of operating a retail...more

Ninth Circuit Holds Service Advisors Non-Exempt Under FLSA Dealership "Salesman" Exemption; Section 7(i) Exemption Is Still...

The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (with jurisdiction over the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington) has ruled in Navarro v. Encino Motorcars, LLC that Service...more

The Alternative-Workweek: Oasis Or Mirage?

California employers are acutely aware of the typical schedule worked by employees: eight hours a day, five days a week. As we have become accustomed to doing, California law generally requires employers to pay employees...more

California Wage/Hour Update - No. 2, April 2013: Managerial Exemption And Class Actions

On March 20, 2013 a California Appellate court reinforced the fact that employees who attempt to certify class claims of “misclassification” of exempt employees (and related meal- and rest-period claims) face an uphill...more

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