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U.S. Labor Department Will Not Seek Pre-Suit FLSA Liquidated Damages

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, violations of overtime or minimum wage requirements can result in assessment of liquidated damages equal to the amount of unpaid wages. ...more

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Washington State Sees Surge in Wage-and-Hour Class Actions

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Washington employers are experiencing a significant rise in wage-and-hour class action lawsuits, a trend that has accelerated with the recent entry of several California-based law firms into the state. These firms,...more

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Warning from the Lighthouse: Washington Supreme Court Elevates Informal Wage Directives

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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment law, Washington employers find themselves at the crossroads of compliance and litigation, especially when it comes to handling wage complaints. The recent Washington State Supreme...more

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Knowledge Is POWER: Here’s How Philadelphia Businesses Can Comply With The City’s New Employment Protections

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Philadelphia employers now face more investigations and stiffer punishment under a new law the mayor approved last week. The POWER Act, signed on May 27 and taking effect immediately, adds sweeping worker protections...more

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New York’s 2025–26 Budget Includes Immediate Labor Law Reforms, Important Changes to Pay Frequency Laws

New York’s governor and state legislature have finally stumbled to completion of this year’s budget negotiations and enacted legislation as part of the 2025–26 state budget, which includes significant amendments to the New...more

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California PAGA Reform Brings Employers Relief

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California employers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The long-awaited and much-needed Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) reform has arrived. While the reform falls well short of the ballot initiative efforts to...more

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California Supreme Court Raises the Stakes (Again) on Meal and Rest Break Law by Adding Derivative Penalties

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Highlights of Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. Premium pay - the additional hour of pay non-exempt employees are entitled to if their employer fails to provide them with timely, full, and uninterrupted meal and...more

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Early COVID-19 Liability Suits Raise Employment Practices Liability Insurance Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced employers across the country to rapidly make numerous and significant decisions about how to manage their business in this unprecedented time. Employers have had to quickly develop and...more

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