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New Jersey Supreme Court Declares Commissions Are Wages Under Wage Payment Law

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In a ruling that should command the attention of all employers in New Jersey who employ and pay commission-based salespersons, the New Jersey Supreme Court has held that commissions are wages under the New Jersey Wage Payment...more

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2025 California Labor & Employment Updates - What You Need to Know Part 1

New legislation in 2025 focusing on Employee Rights, Public Records Act, Disability Discrimination and Wage and Hour Compliance. Employee Rights SB 1340 SB 1340 provides local governmental agencies with the authority to...more

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LA Fires: Employer Considerations in Light of the Disaster

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Companies with California operations affected by the continued devastation of the fires in the Los Angeles area should keep in mind applicable employment laws when responding to this natural disaster....more

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Unpacking California’s 2024 Employment Laws: Key Changes Employers Need to Know

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California enacted several new employment laws for 2024, summarized below, including expanded paid sick leave, leave for reproductive loss, protections for employee cannabis use, additional noncompete enforcement limitations,...more

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CDF Wage and Hour Task Force Monthly Tips - Checking In On Paychecks (Or At Least That Top Portion)

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Under California Labor Code section 226, an employer, semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages, must furnish employees an “accurate itemized statement in writing” reflecting, at least, nine specifically delineated...more

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2 Ways Calif. Justices' PAGA Ruling May Play Out

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Under California's Private Attorneys General Act, does an aggrieved employee — who has been compelled to arbitrate their individual claims under PAGA and the California Labor Code — maintain statutory standing to pursue PAGA...more

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New California Labor and Employment Laws for 2020

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In 2019, California enacted numerous labor and employment laws. Unless otherwise noted, each of the laws listed below is effective on Jan. 1, 2020. This Holland & Knight alert highlights selected and significant new laws, as...more

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Out of the Frying Pan: California’s New Contractor Law Answers Some Questions, Creates Many More

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On September 18, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that attempts to settle some of the ambiguity that remained surrounding the California Supreme Court’s decision in Dynamex and its “ABC Test.”...more

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California Supreme Court Rejects Claim For Unpaid Wages Under PAGA

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Putting an end to employees’ backdoor attempts to recover unpaid wages in Private Attorneys General Act-only actions under California Labor Code Section 558, the California Supreme Court has ruled against allowing such...more

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10 Key Developments in Canadian Labour & Employment Law in 2018

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Canada saw significant developments in labour and employment law in 2018. As we embark on a new year, we will undoubtedly see the landscape in this ever-changing area of law continue to evolve. ...more

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New Year, New Laws: What California Employers Need to Know for 2017

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Once again California will ring in the New Year with a number of new laws affecting employers and employees in the Golden State. Much of this new legislation clarifies existing laws to provide guidance to employers or grant...more

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New Texas Law: Is it Enough to Ease Concern Over Franchise Liability for Employment-Related Claims?

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In response to concerns of franchisors that recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) actions threaten to undermine the common understanding of a franchisor-franchisee relationship, the Texas Labor Code was amended by the...more

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Uber Suffers Another Independent Contractor Misclassification Setback in California

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Uber has not fared well in court battles recently. After losing an unemployment case last month in Florida, it has now just lost an independent contractor misclassification wage case in California. This loss in California...more

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