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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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When Employers Should Seek Employment Counsel: 7 Key Scenarios

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Navigating employment laws can be challenging for businesses in Massachusetts. From hiring to termination, understanding this complex legal landscape is crucial to avoid costly mistakes. This article highlights seven key...more

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Department of Labor Finalizes Rule for Classifying Independent Contractors Under Fair Labor Standards Act

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On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor released its final rule for determining worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The final rule returns to the economic reality test historically...more

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Do You Still Need to Know Your ABCs? Not Under the DOL’s New Rule on Employees and Independent Contractors

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On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the long-awaited final rule titled, “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” (the Rule), which provides new guidance...more

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Department of Labor’s New Employee Classification Rule

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The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule covering when workers may be classified as independent contractors. The new rule, available in full on the Federal Register, is effective March 11, 2024, so...more

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Startup Guide to Hiring and Terminations: Worker Classification

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Hiring workers is an important step for startups. Startups engage two main types of workers—employees and independent contractors. It can be difficult to determine the proper classification of a worker, especially since both...more

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Human Resources Compliance Audits (Part 2)

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An internal audit of a company’s human resources practices can be used to mitigate potential liabilities by preemptively identifying areas of exposure and proactively implementing corrective measures. As discussed in the...more

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[Webinar] Top 5 Employment Challenges in 2023 for Government Contractors - February 22nd, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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As we enter 2023, PilieroMazza attorneys are tracking several labor and employment challenges that will impact government contractors. In this webinar, PilieroMazza‘s Sarah Nash, Practice Group Chair of the Firm’s Labor &...more

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Everything and the Kitchen Sink: The NLRB’s Labor-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

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Contrary to the expression’s limitations, the National Labor Relations Board (the Board”) set the tone for 2023 with some major Decisions which will essentially provide employees with not only the kitchen sink, but the walls...more

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Next California Gig Economy Vote Could See Certain Healthcare Workers Deemed Eligible for Contractor Classification

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California voters may have another opportunity to categorize gig workers in a certain profession as independent contractors when Election Day rolls around this November – but this time it won’t be delivery or ride-share...more

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Primer for Nonprofits on Paid Employees, Volunteers, and Interns

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Nonprofits are some of the best providers of necessary services in the United States. However, many run on shoestring budgets and require a mix of paid staff, volunteers, and internships to fulfill their missions, and there...more

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Action Items for All Employers to Avoid July Fireworks in Labor and Employment Law

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To enjoy the beginning of July without causing fireworks in the workplace, Virginia employers should undertake the following tasks to comply with various new laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly. Embedded are links to...more

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Paycheck Protection Program: Understanding the Rules and Potential Options May Be Required to Maximize Loan Forgiveness

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The Paycheck Protection Program (“the PPP”) has, by most accounts, been a great success in providing needed financial assistance to small businesses.  While funding through the PPP is characterized as a “loan,” many business...more

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California Supreme Court Adopts New Independent Contractor Classification Test for Purposes of Wage Orders

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The California Supreme Court established a new three-part test to determine whether a purported independent contractor should be classified as an employee covered by California’s Wage Orders. Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v....more

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Employment Flash - April 2018

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This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent court decisions, including the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings on cases relating to the definition of a whistleblower and exemptions from the overtime pay provisions. This edition...more

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New York City’s “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act Also Isn’t Waivable

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Recently issued final rules impose additional restrictions including prohibitions on requiring independent contractors to waive certain rights. The Freelance Isn’t Free Act is a recent New York City law that went into...more

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A Month in UK Employment Law - August 2016

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News & Legislation Update - The UK votes to leave the EU - We could not write a roundup of news stories from the UK without referencing the UK's vote to leave the EU. The so-called "Brexit" has created...more

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DOL To Issue Independent Contractor Guidance

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According to an Article in Law360, on June 5, 2015, David Weil, Administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, stated that his Office is preparing to release guidance addressing how to assess whether a...more

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