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Illinois Eliminates Subminimum Wages for Disabled Employees

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On January 21, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law. The Dignity in Pay Act mandates that subminimum wage authorizations otherwise authorized under federal law be phased out and completely...more

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DOL Proposes End of Program Allowing Employers to Pay Disabled Employees Subminimum Wage

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As part of a program dating back to 1938, the little-spoken-about Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes a provision that allows employers to obtain certificates from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)...more

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Labor Department Seeks to End Lower Minimum Wage for Workers with Disabilities: 6 Things Employers Need to Know

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The federal government wants to phase out the lower minimum wage that employers can pay to certain workers with disabilities, according to a proposal that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) just announced. Supporters of the...more

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DOL Proposes Nixing Subminimum Wages for Workers With Disabilities

On December 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed ending the practice of paying subminimum wages to workers with certain disabilities. The proposed rule would phase out subminimum wages for workers with...more

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Proposed Rule Would End Subminimum Wage for Employees with Disabilities

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule to end the practice of paying subminimum wages to certain workers with disabilities. The proposed rule, announced December 3, 2024, marks the first rulemaking...more

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DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Phase Out Subminimum Wage for Workers With Disabilities

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The Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that would phase out the ability of employers to pay employees with disabilities less than the federal minimum wage. Currently, under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor...more

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Littler Lightbulb: September Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month. Fourth Circuit Rejects ADA Claim of Employee Who Tested Positive for Illegal Drugs...more

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AI Used in Hiring May Discriminate Against Applicants with Disabilities; EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance for Employers

Many employers use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce bias in hiring, yet studies indicate some AI is discriminating on the basis of disability. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity...more

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New California Employment Laws in 2022

The California Legislature passed and Governor Newsom signed several new or amended employment laws covering topics ranging from non-disparagement and separation agreements, the California Family Rights Act, and warehouse...more

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California Eliminates Subminimum Wage Certificate Program

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Current law authorizes employers to pay less than minimum wage for employees with physical or mental disabilities under a subminimum wage certificate program. California’s Governor has signed Senate Bill 639 (SB 639)...more

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Several Important Virginia Employment Laws Took Effect on July 1, 2021

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WHAT: Virginia enhanced legal protections for workers in the Commonwealth with several laws that took effect on July 1, 2021. Virginia Overtime Wage Act - Governor Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Overtime Wage Act, Va....more

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Employer FAQs for COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Virtually every employer in the United States is having to grapple with how to respond to employment-related issues as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To assist employers, we have prepared an FAQ...more

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EEOC Sues Family Dollar of Michigan For Disability Discrimination

Retailer Giant Refused to Employ Man Due to His Partial Paralysis, Federal Agency Charges - DETROIT - Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, LLC, a Michigan-based discount retailer which has discount stores throughout the...more

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Employment Matters – UK, Featuring Topics on Sexual Harassment, Surveillance, Perceived Disability and Injury to Feelings Claims

It's Just Banter, Right? Living in this 'post Weinstein' world, the recent President's Club scandal has sparked efforts to bring the law in England and Wales into line with #metoo movement. ...more

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The Danger of Assumptions When Dealing With Ill and Injured Employees

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A recent decision made by the Federal Circuit Court (Court) provides a timely reminder of the need to take care when making decisions about the ongoing employment and duties of ill and injured employees. The decision also...more

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