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Circuit Courts Endorse Limiting Jurisdiction in FLSA Collective Actions

In two decisions issued on the same day, the Sixth and Eighth Circuits recently joined many district courts across the country in holding that federal courts cannot exercise jurisdiction over Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...more

St. Paul, Minnesota Limits the Amounts Food Delivery Platforms Can Charge During the Pandemic

St. Paul has joined the growing list of cities limiting fees food delivery platforms can earn during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In enacting its ordinance, St. Paul follows fellow Minnesota cities Minneapolis and Edina, as well...more

Minneapolis Increases Protections for Freelance Workers

The growth of freelance work has exploded in recent years and shows no signs of stopping.  Effective January 1, 2021, a new ordinance that could have a significant impact on independent contractors and the companies with...more

FLSA Collective Action Limited by Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

In a significant victory for employers and the principles of due process, the District of Minnesota recently joined several other federal courts around the country in holding that only workers with a connection to the forum...more

AB 5: The Great California Employment Experiment—A Littler Workplace Policy Institute Report

Assembly Bill (AB) 5, currently pending in the California legislature, would impose the “ABC” test on California businesses and workers, dramatically altering the legal standards applied in evaluating whether a worker is an...more

Grubhub Notches Victory for Gig Economy in Big Classification Win in California Federal Court

In a recent classification case involving the “gig” or shared economy, a U.S. magistrate judge handed down a significant win for Grubhub, concluding that a driver who sued the company under California’s minimum wage, overtime...more

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