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Littler Lightbulb: March Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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Frequently Asked Questions: Labor & Employment for Nonprofit Organizations

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The questions and answers below highlight labor and employment topics as they relate to nonprofit organizations. Classifying Your Staff - What is the difference between a paid employee and an unpaid volunteer? Under...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

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This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

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When Disaster Strikes: How Employers Should Respond to Wildfires

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Seyfarth Synopsis: When faced with wildfires or natural disasters, California employers must keep calm, carry on, and continue to meet their obligations under California law. ...more

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HR Guide For Hurricane And Disaster Preparation - Preparing For The Worst: 2019

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It’s hurricane season, and companies all along the Gulf should have a plan in place not only to address business continuity issues, but also the human resources and staffing questions that arise in the event of a natural...more

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DOL Issues New FMLA, FLSA Guidance to Employers

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Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued its first three opinion letters of 2019 concerning the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These opinion letters...more

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DOL Issues Three Opinion Letters Regarding Employer Designation of FMLA Leave, Bonuses to Employee Volunteers, and Compensation of...

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The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued three new opinion letters on March 14, 2019. ...more

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U.S. DOL Issues Six Opinion Letters

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The U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) released six new opinion letters last week— four addressing application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and two addressing application of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). An...more

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Caution: Payments to Volunteers Can Lead to Trouble

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Nonprofit organizations and governmental entities are permitted to use volunteer labor. In many instances, the work performed mirrors that performed by paid staff. Employers may want to recognize the time and efforts of the...more

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Sixth Circuit Holds Volunteer Firefighters Must Be Counted As Employees To Determine Whether A Dispatcher Is Eligible For FMLA...

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held in Mendel v. City of Gibraltar that volunteer firefighters, who receive $15 per hour whenever they voluntarily choose to respond to calls, are employees who must be counted...more

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