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New Jersey “Wage Theft”  Amendments Apply Only Prospectively

In a unanimous decision, on May 15, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that the state’s amendments (Chapter 212) to the Wage Payment Law (WPL) and the Wage and Hour Law (WHL) apply prospectively, and therefore plaintiffs...more

Passage of California's Prop 22 Provides Relief for Ridesharing Companies; Could Ripple to Other State and Federal Law

Summary - California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22. The ballot measure exempts app-based rideshare and delivery companies from AB 5, which made it more difficult to classify drivers as contractors by...more

In Landmark Ruling, U.S. Supreme Court Holds Title VII Bans Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Discrimination

In a 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Gorsuch, a conservative, the Supreme Court has ruled that Title VII’s civil rights protections extend unequivocally to LGBTQ employees. Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Ginsburg, Breyer,...more

Tensions and Issues Rise as Employers Prepare to Call Employees Back to Work

As states begin or prepare to lift stay-at-home orders, many businesses are gearing up, as well. However, many employees are not as sanguine, citing a host of concerns, such as a lack of protective measures, the fear of...more

PA Amends Background Check Requirement for Employees Working With Children

In 2015, Pennsylvania amended the state Child Protective Services Law to require that employees who have direct contact with minors submit a Pennsylvania child abuse clearance, Pennsylvania State Police criminal background...more

Colorado Wage & Hour Law: An Evolving Landscape

Despite holding office for less than a year, Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed and advocated for a new wave of legislation. These actions require employers to update policies and possibly wage packages, too....more

New York Expands Salary Protections for Employees

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed two bills into law yesterday, amending Labor Law §194, to address the much-discussed "wage gap." New York previously barred pay differences based on gender, but the law signed...more

Philadelphia's New Minimum Wage Is Now in Effect: Are You Compliant?

Philadelphia’s journey toward a $15-an-hour minimum wage began last week, part of an increasingly common trend in major U.S. cities. Minimum wage in the City of Philadelphia is $13.25 an hour as of July 1. Additionally,...more

DOL Issues Opinion Letter That May Provide Guidance on Independent Contractors in the Gig Economy

The Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter on April 29, 2019 that provides guidance for gig economy companies on when workers can properly be classified as independent contractors not subject to the minimum wage...more

Employers: No Time Like the Present to Scrutinize Background Check Forms

The time to act is now. Employers should take a look at their background check forms in light of a recent ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that state disclosures cannot be combined with the...more

A Look at Critical New Labor and Employment Laws for 2019

As we begin 2019, employers nationwide must address a host of new obligations under state and local laws that will go into effect this year. With the decline in federal regulations under the Trump administration, states and...more

In early 2019, nineteen states will see an increase to their minimum wage. In all but one state, Michigan, this change took effect...

States and municipalities have tackled pay equity and minimum wage issues. Over the next few months, 19 states will see an increase in their minimum wage. ...more

The following three salary history laws took effect on January 1, 2019

States and municipalities have tackled pay equity and minimum wage issues. Regarding pay equity, there is a growing trend of laws and ordinances that place restrictions on employers when it comes to asking applicants about...more

Sexual Harassment Training Requirements effective January 2019

Beginning this year, employers in some states will be required to provide sexual harassment training for employees, including supervisors and management staff. Depending on the jurisdiction, the statute may dictate the...more

D.C. Circuit Decision Clouds Joint Employer Battle

At the end of December, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a 2015 National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that established a broad test for determining whether two entities could be...more

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