Five Contract Provisions Under DOL Scrutiny: What Employers Should Know
On October 15, 2024, U.S. Solicitor of Labor Seema Nanda released a Special Enforcement Report highlighting five employment contract...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
California Supreme Court Ruling: Public Employers Exempt from PAGA Penalties
The California Supreme Court recently issued a pivotal ruling that exempts public employers from penalties under the state’s Private...
Aug 30, 20243 min read
Fifth Circuit Strikes Down 80/20/30 Rule: Key Insights for Hospitality Employers
On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit made a significant decision in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S....
Aug 29, 20243 min read
Adapting to the New Era of Remote and Hybrid Work: Comprehensive Strategies for Employers
The shift to remote and hybrid work has transformed business operations. While initial challenges like technology setup have been...
Aug 27, 20244 min read
Critical Update for Employers: Impacts of the Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc. Ruling on PAGA Intervention
On August 1, 2024, the California Supreme Court delivered a crucial ruling in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc. , addressing whether a party can...
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Driving Legislative Change: The Role of Ballot Initiatives in Shaping California's Employment Laws
In recent years, California has increasingly relied on ballot initiatives as a powerful tool to drive significant legislative changes,...
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Enhancing Workplace Rights: New York's Transition to Paid Lactation Breaks
The recently enacted New York State budget for fiscal year 2024 introduces pivotal changes to leave and accommodation laws, demanding...
Jun 26, 20243 min read
PAGA Reform: A Step Toward Fair Labor Law Enforcement
On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert...
Jun 22, 20244 min read
Understanding the EEOC's New Workplace Harassment Guidance: Key Insights for Employers
On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace....
May 16, 20243 min read
New York Leads with Pioneering Paid Prenatal Leave Policy
New York has become the first state in the United States to mandate paid leave specifically for pregnant employees to attend doctor...
Apr 27, 20242 min read
FTC – Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that will prevent employers from enforcing non-competes against...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
DOL Releases Final Rule on Overtime Salary Thresholds, Effective July 2024
In our previous coverage, we explored the impending changes proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at expanding overtime...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
Insights from Rich Reinis, Fast Food Council Member: The Effect of California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law on the Industry
In our previous article, California's New Fast Food Minimum Wage Law, Effective April 1, 2024, we provided a detailed explanation of the...
Apr 24, 20246 min read
Upcoming Changes to Overtime Rules: What Employers Need to Know
A significant development in U.S. labor regulations has just taken a step closer to reality. The White House Office of Management and...
Apr 16, 20242 min read
Department of Labor Publishes 2024 Rule on Independent Contractor Classification
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published the final rule redefining the term “independent contractor” under the...
Jan 13, 20243 min read