Voters decided more than just who would be the next President and who would be in Congress this Election Day – they also voted on a slew of state ballot measures that aimed to change your workplace. Here’s a recap of the most...more
11/8/2024
/ Ballot Measures ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employment Policies ,
Equal Protection ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Sick Leave ,
Recreational Use ,
State Labor Laws ,
Unions ,
Wage and Hour
The end of the year is always a good time to assess what measures you can take to ensure compliance with employment laws and strive for a positive work environment at your school. A pay equity audit is one such measure that...more
12/2/2021
/ Audits ,
Colleges ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Equal Pay ,
Equal Pay Act ,
Gender-Based Pay Discrimination ,
Pay Discrimination ,
School Districts ,
Teachers ,
Universities ,
Wage and Hour
March is Women’s History month, usually a cause for celebration in the workplace. But this year, unfortunately, most of the news regarding women in the workforce has been COVID-related and negative in nature. Over the last...more
Florida voters just approved a constitutional amendment that will gradually raise the state minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2026. What does this mean for employers? Here are the top five things you need to know about Monday’s...more
As students have started another school year this Fall, conversations often return to teachers’ pay and the disparity between what they are undoubtedly worth and what they actually earn. In fact, Time magazine dedicated a...more
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta made the news again this week due to his remarks on the ever-growing gig economy and the need for increased legislative attention on this topic. As we discussed in an...more
11/13/2017
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employment Litigation ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Legislative Agendas ,
On-Demand Services ,
Secretary of Labor ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers Compensation Reform
The on-demand economy recently got some attention from a very powerful source. On October 25, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta stated during an event organized by the Jack Kemp Foundation that he believes...more
10/31/2017
/ Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Legislative Agendas ,
On-Demand Services ,
Private Sector ,
Secretary of Labor ,
Unemployment ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workers Compensation Reform
The on-demand economy has certainly changed the way people provide and receive services. It may also be changing the way the government focuses its enforcement priorities.
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) issued...more