In January, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter clarifying managers and supervisors still cannot receive or keep tips, including from a tip pool. This came shortly after the DOL restored the dual...more
On Friday, Feb. 21, Governor Whitmer signed House Bill 4002 (H.B. 4002) and Senate Bill 8 (S.B. 8) into law, which impose last minute and new amendments to Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) and minimum wage law (i.e.,...more
In this brief state law update, we'll cover new and updated posters required by state and local law for employers operating in those locations. Locate your state below to determine if any of the following updated employment...more
2/13/2025
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Employee Benefits ,
Employee Rights ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Minimum Wage ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
New minimum wage increases impacting employers went into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. State minimum wage updates in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized below. Note: This summary does not cover updates for all...more
New state laws impacting employers will be going into effect on January 1, 2025. Below is a non-exhaustive summary of major state laws taking effect January 1, 2025. Employers should be mindful of and continue to follow...more
12/31/2024
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Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Cannabis Products ,
Child Labor ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Driver's Licenses ,
E-Verify ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Pay ,
Freelance Workers ,
Human Rights ,
Minimum Wage ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unruh Civil Rights Act ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Withholding Tax ,
Workers’ Compensation
Now that dust has settled from the November 2024 election, here’s what employers should reasonably expect under the incoming Trump administration with a republican controlled Congress and a U.S. Supreme Court that is...more
12/27/2024
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Government Agencies ,
Minimum Wage ,
NLRB ,
OSHA ,
Paid Leave ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
In this brief update, we detail several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation.
California-
•California’s Department of Industrial Relations issued updated FAQs for the State’s Private Attorney...more
11/20/2024
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Bonuses ,
California ,
Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) ,
Driver's Licenses ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Governor Carney ,
Governor Inslee ,
Governor Newsom ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Labor Disputes ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Sales Commissions ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
Friday, a federal judge in Texas invalidated the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule that raised the minimum salary levels under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions. This ruling impacts...more
On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3234 (A.B. 3234) into law, which requires employers who voluntarily conduct a “social compliance audit” of their business operations and practices to post a clear...more
10/31/2024
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California ,
Child Labor ,
Customs and Border Protection ,
Governor Newsom ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Posting Requirements ,
State Labor Laws ,
Supply Chain ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) ,
Wage and Hour
Pay transparency laws are regulations that require employers to disclose salary information. These laws are designed to address issues like gender pay gaps, racial wage disparities, and overall wage inequality. They are...more
10/16/2024
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Illinois ,
Job Ads ,
Pay Equity Laws ,
Pay Gap ,
Pay Transparency ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Communication
In this brief state law update, we'll cover new and updated posters required by state and local law for employers operating in those locations. Locate your state below to determine if any of the following updated employment...more
On August 23, 2024, in the case of Restaurant Law Center, et. al. v. U.S. Department of Labor, et. al., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit invalidated the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) 2021 Tip Credit Rule...more
Several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation are summarized in our latest blog post.
California -
Effective July 1, 2024-
On July 1, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2288 (A.B. 2288)...more
9/3/2024
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Biometric Information ,
Cal-OSHA ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Foreign Workers ,
Hairstyle Discrimination ,
Heat Exposure ,
Hostile Environment ,
Labor Code ,
Leave of Absence ,
Military Service Members ,
Minimum Wage ,
Political Speech ,
Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) ,
Religious Beliefs ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Sick Leave ,
Tipped Employees ,
Unfair Labor Practices ,
Wage and Hour
Illinois recently passed a number of laws that will significantly impact Illinois employers and require employer policies and employee handbooks to be updated and revised.
Effective August 2, 2024-
On August 2, 2024,...more
8/29/2024
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Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Child Labor ,
E-Verify ,
General Meetings ,
Governor Pritzker ,
Human Rights ,
Illinois ,
Individual Retirement Account (IRA) ,
New Legislation ,
Personnel Records ,
Political Speech ,
Retirement Plan ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Illinois continues to change the landscape for employers, allowing employees more leeway when it comes to the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) and Illinois Personnel Records Review Act (IPRRA).
Recent Amendments to the...more
8/23/2024
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Bias ,
Documentation ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Human Rights Act ,
Illinois ,
Personnel Records ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Record Retention ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues ,
Separation ,
Sick Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour
On July 25, 2024, CaliforniaCalifornia’s Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated ruling that allows app-based rideshare and delivery companies to classify drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, if certain...more
In our latest blog we’re providing the most recent updates to employment posters by state. Check out the links below to determine which notices apply to you.
California - San Francisco, California -
2024 Minimum Wage...more
On January 1, 2024, we saw the Illinois minimum wage increase from $13.00 to $14.00. The City of Chicago and Cook County are also increasing their minimum wages on July 1, 2024. The minimum wage for the City of Chicago will...more
The latest round of labor and employment law updates includes several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation, summarized below.
Colorado - Effective February 1, 2026 On May 17, 2024, Governor Polis...more
6/7/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Drug Testing ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Pay ,
Job Applicants ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Marijuana ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Parental Leave ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Statements
On May 6, 2024, California LawCalifornia’s Supreme Court, in a rare and surprising “employer friendly” decision, held that an employer can avoid penalties under California’s wage statement law, Cal. Lab. Code § 226, if it...more
Captive audience Meetingmeetings are on-the-clock meetings (employee attendance is often mandatory) where employers express an opinion on "religious or political matters” – including whether or not employees should join or...more
On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule, amending the minimum salary levels necessary for employees to be considered exempt from the overtime requirements under the Fair Labor...more
1. Higher Salary Overtime pay salaryThreshold for OT Exempt Employees… The annualized salary level for anyone classified as exempt from OT pursuant to the FLSA’s white-collar exemptions (executive, administrative,...more
4/24/2024
/ Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fiduciary ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Over-Time ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Retirement ,
Salaried Employees ,
Wage and Hour ,
White-Collar Exemptions
CAL/OSHA recently issued guidance on its Workplace Violence Prevention mandates that were created and implemented on September 30, 2023 when Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) into law and which go into effect on...more
Employers in each of the below states must be aware of new posters and ensure they are displayed in the workplace -- including, to the extent applicable, remote workplaces. Links to posters are provided below....more