Employers in many states and localities will see an increase in minimum wages starting July 1, 2025.
Many Changes Coming in California...more
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (Division) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2025-1 (“FAB 2025-1”), announcing that it is currently working to reformulate the test as to...more
As the Southern California wildfires rage on with devastating consequences, employers may be grappling to formulate an appropriate response....more
1/23/2025
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The California Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom have again enacted a number of laws that will affect California employers.
This Insight summarizes the significant changes to California employment laws taking effect in...more
In recent years, advocates and lawmakers have been pushing to expand the reach of “ban-the-box” measures designed to remove job barriers for individuals with criminal convictions....more
The Tenth Circuit recently reaffirmed that employers may lawfully enforce a policy against surreptitious recordings.
In Spagnolia v. Charter Communications, LLC, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit...more
9/11/2024
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A growing number of states and municipalities have passed “fair chance” laws that, to varying degrees, prohibit employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal background during the hiring process or restrict...more