There has been much publicity recently regarding a series of states enacting state statutes intended to restrict or prohibit mandatory arbitration agreements in the employment context. The most recent such endeavor to be...more
As most practitioners are aware, pursuant to the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act (“OWBPA”), in order for a release obtained in connection with a reduction-in-force (“RIF”) or severance program to be enforceable with...more
Could a single, nationwide paid sick leave law become a reality and cure a multi-jurisdictional employer’s woes? Maybe.
One proposal, H.R. 4219 (known as the “Workflex in the 21st Century Act”), was introduced by three...more
One of the most common and problematic issues confronting employers in every industry today is the misclassification of workers as independent contractors. Such misclassifications are a key enforcement target of both federal...more
Sixteen Arizona and Utah companies accused of misclassifying more than 1,000 construction workers agreed to pay $700,000 in back wages and penalties after a multi-year, multi-agency investigation led to consent judgments,...more