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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA

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On January 9, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that provides revised guidance on whether a worker is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act...more

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New York Adopts Increased Salary Thresholds for Minimum Wage and Overtime Exemptions

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Seyfarth Synopsis: New York State formally adopted regulations increasing the salary thresholds for minimum wage and overtime exemptions for “executive” or “administrative” employee under the New York Labor Law.  Employers...more

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Key California Employment Law Cases: September 2019

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ZB, N.A. v. Super Ct. of San Diego Cty., 8 Cal. 5th 175, 252 Cal. Rptr. 3d 228 (2019) - Summary:  Employee may not recover unpaid wages under Labor Code section 558 through PAGA. Facts:  Plaintiff Lawson worked for...more

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New Jersey Adds Sharp Teeth, and Employer Notice Duty, to Wage and Hour Law

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On August 6, 2019, New Jersey enacted its Wage Theft Law, transforming the state’s wage and hour laws into one of the most robust in the country.  As discussed below, the law substantially expands the civil and criminal...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: September 2016 #4

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Last week, 21 states filed a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s new overtime rules. Within hours, another suit was filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and business groups. The lawsuits contend that the Department...more

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A Legislative El Niño for California?: New 2016 Employment Laws for the State’s Private Sector Employers

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Experts are predicting a 95% chance of heavier-than-usual seasonal rainfall this year in Southern California based on the phenomenon known as “El Niño.”  Did the California Legislature and its Governor produce a comparable...more

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That is SO last week - September 2015 #3

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Last week, The New York Times reported that men “feel entitled to take time off for family” too. The subject of the article was Josh Levs, a former CNN reporter who wanted more time off when his third child was born...more

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All Over But the Penning: the California Legislature Completes its Work for 2015

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The California Legislature adjourned its 2015 regular session early last Saturday morning.  It is now up to Governor Brown to sign or veto the last of the Legislature’s 2015 work product.  He has until Sunday, October 11, to...more

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Board’s Decision Revises Joint-Employer Status Test

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On August 27, 2015, the National Labor Relations Board (Board) issued a split decision (3-2) that drastically changes the test for determining whether an entity is considered a “joint employer” for purposes of collective...more

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Employment Law Trends for 2015

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Few can quibble with the fact that 2015 has been a busy year for employment law. From historic pronouncements of the Supreme Court concerning fundamental and civil rights, to the Department of Labor’s release of guidance to...more

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Thinking about Hiring Interns? New Case Reminds Employers of Rules on Interns

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Following similar decisions involving Hearst Corporation and Viacom, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York recently granted conditional certification of a potential nation-wide class of approximately 3,000...more

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