In 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) for the first time in the statute’s two-decade history. The reforms were less drastic than some had hoped, but they afford employers new avenues for...more
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On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule change to employee exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule, among other changes, increases the minimum salary threshold for...more
The New Year often means new labor and employment laws for the construction industry, 2024 is no exception. Federal agencies have been especially active. The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, the National Labor...more
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a final rule that imposes a new, six-factor test (see below) for determining whether workers are “independent contractors.” The final rule takes effect on...more