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Wage and Hour Remote Working Employee Rights

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Three decisions provide cautions for employers who do business in the Bay State

Three recent court decisions provide important reminders for businesses with employees in Massachusetts. One involves application of the Massachusetts Wage Act to remote workers; one clarifies potential liability for...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Return to Office Mandates: Best Practices and Minimizing Litigation Risks

The transition to in-person work after years of permitting and promoting remote work presents unique challenges for nonprofit organizations. While returning to the office (RTO) can enhance collaboration and workplace culture,...more

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Wage and Hour Around the Corner: From Zoom to Room Staying on Solid Legal Grounds with a Remote Staff or an Office Return

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The rules governing the employment relationship are always changing. Laws creating new employer obligations, technology solutions making work more efficient and more complicated, and rules governing the resolution of disputes...more

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Dear Littler: Do We Need to Compensate Employees for Travel Time and Other Time Spent Incidental to Work?

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Dear Littler, We are a nursing services company with employees in various states, some of whom work remotely. Recently, some employees have been asking to be paid for time spent commuting to client sites or into our offices....more

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Reducing Working Hours in Peru: the Pros and Cons

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Almost five years since the pandemic resulted in the rise of remote working, policymakers in Peru are weighing up the pros and cons of reducing the length of the working day. We set out some of the key arguments below....more

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Navigating the Complexities of Pay Transparency Legislation

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Employers are paying close attention to pay transparency laws, which are the latest trend in employment legislation. Often expanding on existing pay equity laws, many state and local governments have enacted or proposed...more

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Employer FAQs for the California Wildfires: Your Role in Protecting Workers’ Health, Safety, and Workplace Rights

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This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions addresses the workplace-related issues facing employers in the wake of the California fires. In addition to legal obligations you need to consider, this Insight also addresses...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Dust Off That Old Blog Post: Employee Pay When Facing Snow, Ice and Inclement Weather

With inclement weather, snow flurries, and ice in the forecast, we thought it was best to dust off the old blog post and remind you about best practices to address weather-related issues when paying employees. We hope you all...more

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Remote working in the technological age

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The opportunity for employees to work from a location of their choice has become the new normal. Remote working offers numerous advantages for employees, including increased flexibility, a better work-life balance, and...more

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NJ Division on Civil Rights Issues Guidance on LAD’s Applicability to Remote Work

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The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) issued guidance in May 2024 regarding the applicability of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) to remote employees working outside New Jersey for a New Jersey...more

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2023 New York Employment Law Roundup

Although 2023 perhaps did not see the passage of any laws quite as impactful as 2022—which, as employers will recall, included New York State enacting its own pay transparency law (see here) and novel New York City Council...more

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[Webinar] Looking Forward to 2024: California Employment Laws - December 1st, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

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Join us online for a lively discussion of critical year-end updates for California employers. We will address new legislation and key case rulings. Topics include: - Key bills relating to paid sick leave, CalWARN notice...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from March 2023

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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...more

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Weathering an Employer’s Duties During the Storm

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Hurricane season is only half over, with Hurricane Ida leaving a trail of damage across Louisiana and beyond, and Hurricane Larry swirling in the Atlantic Ocean, although the storm is not expected to threaten the U.S....more

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December 2020: The Top 18 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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When Disaster Strikes: How Employers Should Respond to Wildfires

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Seyfarth Synopsis: When faced with wildfires or natural disasters, California employers must keep calm, carry on, and continue to meet their obligations under California law. ...more

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