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Canada: Federal Update — Equal Pay Provisions in Force Effective October 2026

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Federally regulated employers are facing a significant development under the Canada Labour Code (the “CLC”) with the coming into force of new equal pay provisions on October 20, 2026. These long-anticipated amendments...more

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U.S. DOL’s Wage and Hour Division Issues New FLSA Compliance Guidance

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On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued a collection of opinion letters that provide guidance on several important issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....more

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Virginia General Contractors to Face Expanded Responsibility for Unpaid Wages

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Beginning July 1, 2026, potential liability of general contractors in Virginia for unpaid wages will greatly expand under newly enacted House Bill 238. This represents a major shift in risk allocation in the construction...more

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New DOL Opinion Letters Provide Wage-and-Hour Guidance

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released four opinion letters that shed light on several different wage-and-hour issues, including unpaid meal breaks and when pre-shift activities are compensable time....more

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SB 426 and Tenant Improvements: Does Ownership of the Finished Buildout Matter?

Oregon's Senate Bill 426 broadens potential wage-payment exposure on private construction projects by imposing joint and several liability on certain owners and direct contractors for unpaid wages owed to covered construction...more

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DOL Issues Amendment Reversing 2024 White Collar Salary Thresholds

The U.S. Department of Labor’s ongoing efforts to adjust the salary thresholds for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act have created significant uncertainty for employers. Following the now-vacated...more

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Policy Week in Review – June 5, 2026

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NLRB Chair Murphy and General Counsel Carey Testify at House Subcommittee Hearing  - On June 4, the House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing, with the National Labor Relations Board...more

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DOL Endorses “Bonus Pool” Approach to Calculating Percentage Bonuses

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Employers that award “percentage of total earnings” bonuses to nonexempt employees are not required to calculate supplemental overtime amounts owed due to the bonus because the bonus is deemed to already include overtime....more

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Streaming Performers Win New Jersey Classification Fight Despite FLSA Loss

On May 29, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey found that while a certified class of performers on an adult streaming platform was correctly classified as independent contractors under the federal...more

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Does Federal Law Allow Managers to Keep Tips?

We have been getting a steady stream of questions from employers lately about tip pooling: who can participate, who cannot, and what happens when the lines blur. Here is a practical breakdown of where federal law stands....more

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New EU Equal Pay Rules Are Coming Soon: A 7-Step Plan for Employers

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If you have operations in the EU, your disclosure obligations may be changing this month. The European Union Pay Equity Directive also brings new reporting requirements that you may need to put together soon, depending on...more

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FLSA Does Not Recognize Overtime ‘Gap Time’ Claims, 3rd Circuit Says

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not recognize overtime gap time claims, handing a partial win to a nursing and rehabilitation facility...more

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Q&A Guide to Portugal’s Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 –“Work XXI”

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Bill No. 77/XVII/1 is a major piece of labor and employment legislation proposed by the Portuguese Government, officially referred to as the "Work XXI" (Trabalho XXI) project. The official text of Draft Law No. 77/XVII/1 was...more

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Italy Implements the EU Pay Transparency Directive: A Guide to the Final Decree

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With the publication in the Official Gazette on June 1, 2026 of Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026, Italy has become one of the first EU member states to formally implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive...more

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From Beach Days to Final Paychecks: When Unused Vacation Time Must Be Paid Out in Connecticut

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As summer arrives and employees across Connecticut head out on vacation, paid time off (PTO) and vacation time can take on different meanings depending on who you ask. For employees, days they haven’t used yet can feel like...more

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Connecticut Employers: Prepare for Enhanced Pay Transparency Requirements

Connecticut recently enacted a pay transparency law requiring employers to include a pay range and general description of benefits in all job postings....more

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Fair wages and pay transparency in Italy: Key changes

The Fair Wages Decree-Law No. 62 of April 20, 2026 introduced several changes regarding “fair wages.” The government’s goal is to ensure that employees receive economic compensation which is appropriate to the quantity and...more

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As Minor Workers Take on Summer Jobs, Their Employers Must Understand Maximum Hours and Other Child Labor Requirements

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The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) sets federal child labor requirements, establishing a floor for maximum hours among minor workers in designated age bands. Even though economic predictions suggest fewer minors will join...more

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New Jersey Issues Controversial Final Regulations on ‘ABC Test’ for Independent Contractor Status

On May 5, 2026, following a yearlong rulemaking process, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) issued its final “ABC test” regulations, which become effective on October 1, 2026....more

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Understanding Employer Obligations under Chicago’s Updated Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Rules

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Chicago’s Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance requires employers to provide covered employees with up to 40 hours of Paid Leave that can be used for any reason and up to 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually. The...more

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Employment Law Update: Department of Labor Opinion Letter Highlights Risks of Rounding Employee Worktime

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For the first time in several months, the U.S. Department of Labor has published a new set of opinion letters. Among the issues addressed was an employer’s process for rounding time entries made by employees at the beginning...more

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Key Legal Updates for New York Employers

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Federal, state, and local laws governing the employer-employee relationship are constantly evolving. New York State and New York City are among the most active jurisdictions in passing new legislation that affects the...more

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UK government consults on guaranteed hours offers for zero and low-hour workers

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Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, employers must offer qualifying zero or low-hour workers guaranteed hours contracts reflecting the hours they have worked over a reference period. The provisions are not yet in force. The...more

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DOL Opinion Letter: Meal Periods Remain Unpaid under Federal Law

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On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-7, providing federal guidance on whether the time that employees spend voluntarily leaving an employer’s premises...more

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DOL Clarifies Exempt Status for Dual-Role Employees Performing Hourly Work

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division recently issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5 (May 28, 2026), offering important clarity on a common workforce practice: allowing exempt employees to perform additional,...more

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