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Washington State Year-End Legislative Developments Employers Need to Know

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Washington state recently enacted several laws expanding protections for employees. Washington employers should be aware that these laws have significant implications in the workplace, including restrictions on employers’...more

Cozen O'Connor

Hindsight Is 20/20 in this Employee Misclassification Settlement

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb settled with economic policy research and advocacy firm 20/20 Vision and its principal to resolve allegations that they violated the District’s wage and hour laws by misclassifying its...more

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Underpaying Workers Is a Bad Idea, says Massachusetts AG

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Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell announced citations issued against Idea Painting Company and its owner for failure to pay employees sick or overtime wages and failure to keep or furnish accurate wage records, in...more

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC

Understanding Remote Work Laws: A Comprehensive Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated our shift to remote work, which was already on the rise with the advent of new technology. Even before 2020, employees worked from nontraditional spaces, including coworking spaces and home...more

Cozen O'Connor

DC AG Continues Constructing Wage Theft Settlements

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb settled with Prestige Drywall LLC to resolve allegations that the construction company misclassified employees as independent contractors—resulting in the deprivation of overtime pay,...more

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Crossing the Atlantic: Comparison of US and UK Employment Concepts

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For US companies contemplating an expansion into the UK, there are a number of employment-related factors to consider, as the requirements for employers and rights of employees differ significantly across the pond. Below,...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2023

California - Vehicle Tracking Devices: Effective January 1, 2023, the California Department of Motor Vehicles is authorized to permit alternatives to stickers and license plates as vehicle tracking devices, but employers...more

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Major Rollbacks to Puerto Rico 2017 Employment Law Reform Loom on the Horizon

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Months after its introduction, a proposal to reverse portions of the 2017 employment reform law sits on Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi’s desk. By March 5, 2022, Governor Pierluisi must decide whether to veto House Bill...more

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Global Employer Guide (Updated)

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We are pleased to make available this year's edition of the Global Employer Guide. The guide provides a concise, easy to read summary of employment law across numerous countries. Our updated release reflects the changes...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2021

Special Edition Week In Review: Read all about it! While many of you were at holiday over the last two weeks, your federal government was not, and a lot of news hit the wire. So, we were there and can now report what you...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q3 2020

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help...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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DOL Guidance on COVID-19 Leave Evolving

With employers and employees still working under the shadow of COVID-19, the Department of Labor (DOL) is keeping watch on new issues arising from the changing circumstances. But, while the DOL watches issues to provide...more

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Real Households of California: Issues with Domestic Workers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: When we think of California employers encountering complex issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, images of retail, service, and other types of businesses come to mind. ...more

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State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1/Q2 2020

State and local governments are increasingly regulating the workplace. In the first and second quarters of 2020 alone, legislatures were particularly active in passing laws addressing sexual harassment training,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Work-From-Home Legal Issues Checklist

Working from home may not be practical in many work environments, for example, where company tools, machinery or equipment may be required to accomplish a job. Where a company must suspend work or close a work location, the...more

Epstein Becker & Green

#WorkforceWednesday: Joint Employment, Coronavirus, Medical Marijuana Protections - Employment Law This Week®

Welcome to our inaugural edition of #WorkforceWednesday, featuring Employment Law This Week®, blog posts, client alerts, and other helpful resources from Epstein Becker Green’s Employment, Labor & Workforce Management...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

How Do Vacation and Sick Leave Buy-Back Programs Affect the Calculation of the Regular Rate for Overtime Purposes?

Employers who provide sick leave and vacation leave time may also have a policy or practice of allowing employees to “sell back” accrued, unused time. Under these “buy-back” programs, the employer will, for a select time...more

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Top 10 HR Headaches for 2019

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A new year always brings new headaches for HR professionals. So far, 2019 has been off to a running start with a government shutdown, the early start of the next presidential campaign and talks of major immigration reform....more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New York Employers Look Back on 2018 – and Look Forward to 2019

As we close the books on 2018, New York employers really cannot relax after the bombardment of last year’s employment law changes. Many of these laws will require new levels of compliance in 2019, not to mention the new laws...more

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Top 50 Workplace Law Stories Of 2018

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It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. It sometimes feels like you can’t step away from your phone, computer, or TV for more than an hour or so without a barrage of new information hitting the headlines—and you’re...more

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October 2018: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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What Will the Democratic Takeover of the House of Representatives Mean for Labor and Employment Law?

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While some races remain undecided, it is clear at this point that Democrats will control the U.S. House of Representatives in the next Congress. ...more

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NJ Employers Are One Step Closer To Mandatory Paid Sick Leave - State DOL Publishes Poster And Proposed Regulations In Advance Of...

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In just a few short weeks, New Jersey employers will be required to comply with the state’s new Paid Sick Leave Act. Once October 29 is upon us, New Jersey employers of all sizes will need to provide up to 40 hours of paid...more

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Your Comprehensive Guide to 2018 Proposed California Legislation

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February 16 was the deadline to introduce new bills in the California Legislature. By that date, nearly 2,200 bills were introduced. While that may seem like a staggering amount of legislative proposals (especially for a...more

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