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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

Foster Garvey PC on 7/31/2025

Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

Fisher Phillips on 7/30/2025

Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

New Illinois Child Labor Law Brings Enhanced Workplace Rules for Minors Under 16

Littler on 8/19/2024

On July 30, 2024, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law S.B. 3646 (the “Act”), repealing the state’s prior child labor law, and replacing it with the “Child Labor Law of 2024.” The stated intent of the Act is to “safeguard all...more

Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your June To-Do List

Fisher Phillips on 6/3/2024

It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

School’s Out for the Summer: Ensuring Compliance when Employing Minors in Pennsylvania

Littler on 5/30/2024

As summer quickly approaches and businesses in Pennsylvania continue to seek applicants to fill vacancies in their workforce, employers are becoming more reliant on employees under the age of majority, or minors. Many...more

Get Set for Summer: 8 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About Hiring Teens this Season

Fisher Phillips on 5/14/2024

Many employers in the hospitality industry are ramping up their hiring efforts as they get ready for their busiest season. Whether you’re operating a restaurant, hotel, swim club, tourist attraction, or other business that’s...more

New Florida Law Relaxes Work Restrictions for Older Teens: 5 Considerations for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 4/3/2024

The Florida Legislature just passed a bill to loosen existing work restrictions for minors who are at least 16 years old. Governor DeSantis signed the bill on March 22, and it will take effect on July 1. You should note that...more

Child Labor Law Penalties on the Rise – Employers Face Various Avenues to Increased Exposure

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 2/1/2024

Seyfarth Synopsis: Child labor laws remain fertile ground for government enforcement as evaluate key issues for 2024. Late last year, the Wage Hour Division released guidance for new processes to assess greater penalties...more

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 1, January 2024

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/10/2024

We are excited to kick off 2024 with more in-depth insights into the construction industry and legal issues that can impact your business. Our goal is to provide the most up-to-date information along with our thoughts and...more

Top 10 Workplace Law Predictions for 2024

Fisher Phillips on 12/29/2023

It’s never easy to make accurate predictions about what we’ll see in the workplace in the coming year, especially given the recent volatility we’ve experienced and expect for the foreseeable future. Despite the ever-present...more

How 2024 Employment Law Updates Affect Your Wallet, Unions & More

DarrowEverett LLP on 12/28/2023

As could be expected in 2023, employers have had to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of employment laws, regulations, and in the case of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) a growing library of general counsel...more

DOL’s New Assessment Procedures for Calculating Civil Monetary Penalties Significantly Increases Liability for Employers.

Benesch on 12/22/2023

The U.S. Department of Labor recently changed how it assesses civil money penalties against employers for violating federal child labor laws, which could significantly increase fines for hiring underage children to perform...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Navigating Federal and State Youth Labor Laws

McDermott Will & Schulte on 6/30/2023

With the summer job season in full swing, young people under the age of 18 are seeking employment opportunities while school is not in session. What employers may not be aware of is that 2023 has already seen increased focus...more

Employing Minors in Tennessee – FAQs for Employers

Fisher Phillips on 11/15/2022

With the labor shortage, you may have started considering expanding your applicant pool to groups of potential employees you had not previously considered, like minors. Even if you have not yet considered hiring minors, you...more

Hiring workers under age 18 for the summer?

Bricker Graydon LLP on 6/22/2022

With staffing shortages an ongoing issue and students out of school, many employers have looked to hiring minors for the summer. If that includes you, you need to familiarize yourself with the unique federal and state labor...more

New Federal Legislation in the UAE Marks a Pivotal Change for the Emirati Employment Sector

Fisher Phillips on 12/7/2021

The United Arab Emirates recently announced the first major reform in the country’s labor laws since they were first promulgated, partly in response to the global pandemic and the rapidly changing workplace model. The...more

Dear Littler: What employment issues should we keep in mind when hiring seasonal minor employees?

Littler on 6/3/2021

Dear Littler: We’re a nationwide employer excited that many of the pandemic-related restrictions are starting to ease up. In pre-COVID times, summer was always our busiest season. ...more

Youth workers in Iowa

Dentons on 4/21/2021

Even though we haven’t finished the Drake Relays and most likely have at least one more blizzard in our future, employers are thinking about when school ends and potentially hiring youth workers in Iowa. Employers who hire a...more

A Refresher On Employing Minors During COVID-19: What Employers Need To Know

Fisher Phillips on 7/7/2020

Summer is here, and for many businesses, that traditionally means hiring minors. Workers under the age of 18 are an important part of the workforce in many industries, including service businesses such as fast-food joints,...more

Indiana Revises Law On Employment Of Minors

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/2/2020

The Indiana General Assembly has enacted changes in how and when minors are allowed to work in the state. The new provisions go into effect April 1, 2020. Prior Law- A minor who is at least 14 years old and younger than...more

Child Labor Law Enforcement On The Rise

Fisher Phillips on 3/16/2020

The Department of Labor started off 2020 by focusing its enforcement efforts on child labor law compliance. In January, several large quick-service franchisee restaurants were slapped with hefty penalties for violating child...more

Littler Global Guide - Australia - Q2 2018

Littler on 8/3/2018

New South Whales Legislation to Combat Modern Slavery - New Legislation Enacted - On June 21, 2018, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Modern Slavery Act, requiring corporations to make efforts to eradicate...more

Who-When-What: State Law Basics on Summer Hiring

Fisher Phillips on 6/1/2018

Here we are - the school year is coming to a close and you are eager to get your business staffed with forward-thinking, millennial summer hires. Don’t move too fast though, because in addition to the federal Fair Labor...more

Hiring Minors in the Heat of the Summer: What Employers Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 5/18/2018

Summertime is quickly approaching and 'tis the season for beach vacations, fun in the sun, and summer hires—many of which will be under the age of 18 years old. In anticipation of summer hires, employers may want to...more

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