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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Class Action Arbitration Waivers Department of Labor (DOL)

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United States DOL Narrows Independent Contractor Classification

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Effective March 11, 2024, the new independent contractor rule from the United States Department of Labor (DOL) takes effect. This rule change restores an earlier standard that required employers to weigh several factors in...more

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Class Action Trends Report June 2022

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In this issue of the Class Action Trends Report, Jackson Lewis attorneys discuss recent developments in arbitration and their impact on employment class actions. These include the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault...more

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All I Want For Christmas Is A Fair Reading of Exemptions:  2018 Year In Review

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It’s the week before Christmas, and in our practice group meeting, We look back and consider the year that’s completing. The wage-hour nuggets that earn all our favor, Wond’ring “Is this the last time I’ll be rhyming ‘class...more

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Web Exclusive - May 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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Food and Beverage Law Update: June 2018

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Wage and Hour - Decision Upholds Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Clauses, Resolves Circuit Split - The U.S. Supreme Court issued a long-awaited decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis on May 21, 2018, holding that...more

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Upcoming SCOTUS Term Promises To Be A Blockbuster

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If you are the kind of person who gets excited by hot-button legal topics and monumental court decisions, this is the Supreme Court term for you. The SCOTUS kicked off their 2017-2018 term several days ago by hearing...more

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The Ground Continues to Shift in Wage and Hour Law

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A year ago, employers across the country prepared for the implementation of a new overtime rule that would dramatically increase the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions, on the understanding that the new rule would...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Employment Flash - September 2017

This edition examines recent labor and employment developments at the U.S. federal, state and local levels, including a Texas district court ruling invalidating the Department of Labor's overtime rule; a New York appellate...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

SuperVision Today - June 2017

Editor's Note - Welcome to the second quarter edition of SuperVision, the e-newsletter of Spilman Thomas & Battle's Labor & Employment Group. The look of SuperVision may have changed, but the goal remains the same: to...more

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Five Wage and Hour Questions: What’s “In Store” For 2017?

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Seyfarth Synopsis: With the new administration and new year well underway, retail employers may be wondering what’s next for likely litigation and legislation impacting their business. Below are thoughts about five questions...more

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January 2017 Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News Update

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January was a busy month for independent contractor misclassification – and IC compliance. In addition to Lowe’s $2.85 million settlement with installers whom it classified as ICs, Lufthansa agreed to pay $1.1 million in...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Election is Over, Now What?

Now that the election is over, many clients and friends are asking what labor and employment law might look like under the soon to be President Trump. Of course, no one can predict exactly what will happen in the coming term....more

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What Employers Can Expect From The Trump Administration

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Like the rest of the country, employers and HR professionals are left wondering what Donald Trump’s unexpected election as President means for the country. The Trump campaign was often light on detailed policy proposals, but...more

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Five Critical Wage and Hour Issues Impacting Employers

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It is no secret that the wage and hour requirements found in the myriad of federal, state, and local laws and regulations present unique challenges to employers across the country. Those challenges are further complicated by...more

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What’s on the Horizon for U.S. Employers in 2016?

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While the upcoming U.S. Presidential election and on-going Congressional gridlock make it unlikely any new federal employment laws will be enacted in the U.S. in 2016, employers can expect federal agencies to continue their...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Employment Law -- Jul 18, 2013

D.C. Circuit Flips DOL’s Flip-Flop On Mortgage Loan Officers - Mortgage loan officers may qualify for the administrative exemption from the overtime wage provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the D.C. Circuit...more

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