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Call It What It Is: D.C. Cracks Down on Employee Misclassification in Construction

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Employee misclassification is an area of employment law that has steadily become a prominent subject of litigation in recent years. The decision of whether a specific worker is properly identified as an employee or...more

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Bill 149 Receives Royal Assent—New and Upcoming Legislative Changes for Ontario Employers

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On March 21, 2024 Bill 149, Working for Workers Four Act, 2023 (Bill 149) received Royal Assent. As discussed in our initial blog, More Legislative Changes on the Horizon for Ontario Employers, late last year when the...more

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Understanding the New Rules of Independent Contractor Classification Law

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There are few areas in employment law that remain in a greater state of flux than the question of who a business can properly classify as an independent contractor.  The differences between federal and state law can make the...more

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Independent Contractors Revisited: Frequently Asked Questions About the Department of Labor's New Final Rule for Worker...

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule changing its existing test to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more

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Let’s Work It Out: U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Rule for Independent Contractor Status – Takes Effect March 11

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This past week, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule for the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors.  The changes in regulations pertaining to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...more

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PEO Pointers: New Contractor Rule Means PEOs Need to Do These 4 Things

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Welcome to “PEO Pointers,” a regular series of quick-read alerts to keep PEOs and their client companies up to speed on the latest issues affecting the industry and what they can do to ensure compliance...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

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During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on key issues...more

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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: August 2023

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Our August update includes cases on the (discriminatory) harassment of a gender critical employee, a case in which a dismissing officer was not present at a dismissal meeting, and a case where a tribunal reached the unusual...more

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Avoid Classification Missteps: DOL Proposes New Rule For Determining Independent Contractor Status

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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor published a proposed rule to modify the federal guidelines for determining how to properly classify an individual as an independent contractor or employee under the Fair Labor...more

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Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule on Employee/Independent Contractor Test

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The U.S. Department of Labor yesterday announced a Proposed Rule on the test to determine whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act.  The DOL will...more

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UK HR Two Minute Monthly - March 2022

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Our March update considers key employment law developments from February 2022. It includes an important case on holiday pay for gig economy workers, EAT guidance on employment status and a case considering the ability of a...more

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A Decision Right Up an Employee’s Alley: Recent Virginia Federal Court Opinion Weakens Protections for Companies Utilizing...

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Government contractors and commercial businesses alike frequently retain consultants and independent contractors to perform certain types of work, particularly in the construction, healthcare, and information technology...more

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Union “Wish List” Bill

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (“PRO”) Act, which would make sweeping union-friendly changes to the three primary federal laws that govern private-sector...more

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Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates

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Welcome to our inaugural edition of the Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distill the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less. ...more

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Web Exclusive: Start Planning For 2020 Now By Revisiting Your Policies And Plans

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With the new year quickly approaching, it is important to re-examine the policies and plans that govern employee compensation, benefits, and responsibilities. These documents can be the difference between a successful year...more

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Employment Law This Week®: DOL Enforcement Records, CSAL Supplement, AI Technology, NJ’s Gig-Worker Bill - Monthly Rundown

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This Employment Law This Week® Monthly Rundown discusses the most important developments for employers heading into December 2019. The episode includes: 1. Federal Agencies Hit New Enforcement Records The Department of...more

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Countdown to 2020: Five Hot Compliance Tips to Keep HR Professionals Out of Hot Water

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It is time to make sure you are ready for 2020 (and beyond). Here are five (5) hot HR compliance issues you should be tracking and implementing: New Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act -...more

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Businesses Need To Keep Rewriting Rules To Keep Pace With Rapid Changes

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A recent article citing the 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report notes that “the accelerating rate of change in business, the economy, and society challenges both business and HR to adopt new rules for leading,...more

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Misclassification in the Cross-Hairs: DOL Issues new Interpretive Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor has been busy of late. Fresh off of issuing a new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing major changes to overtime exemptions (as summarized by HRLegalist), DOL Administrator David Weil has...more

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Newark Follows Jersey City with Sick Leave Law

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On January 29, 2014, the Mayor of Newark, New Jersey signed into law an Ordinance requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, effective May 29, 2014, or, for employees who are covered by a collective...more

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ERISA Retaliation Claims: Avoiding Potential Employer Pitfalls

Most employers and human resources professionals are well aware of the various federal discrimination statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age...more

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“Ban-the-Box” and Beyond: Employers That Do Business In or Contract with the City of San Francisco Should Review Sweeping...

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On February 11, 2014, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed sweeping amendments to San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12 (“the amendments” or “the ordinances”) that significantly...more

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