Minimum Wage, Employer Liability Issues, Payroll Deductions

Colorado’s New Wage Law Packs a Bigger Penalty Punch: 6 Things Employers Need to Know

Fisher Phillips on 8/7/2025

Employers in Colorado could face steep penalties for wage and hour violations under a new law that took effect on Aug 6. They also risk losing their license to operate if willful violations are not remedied. To avoid running...more

Hiring Remote Employees in Other States? Make Sure Your Business is Compliant

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/15/2022

In today’s age of technology and innovation, more and more employers are hiring remote employees who live and work in a geographic location outside of where their business is located. Remote work offers advantages,...more

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 10/3/2019

Seyfarth Synopsis: California Labor Code § 221 states it is “unlawful for any employer to collect or receive from an employee any part of wages … paid … to said employee.” In other words, employers cannot just take money back...more

If The Shoe Fits: How Footwear Policy May Lead To Wage And Hour Violations

Fisher Phillips on 6/11/2019

Hotel and restaurant employers commonly require employees to wear uniforms, some as simple as a shirt with company logo, others requiring a more complete look: jacket or blouse and pants or skirt, or dress. Some employers,...more

DOL Wage and Hour Audit: Lessons from the Backstretch

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC on 6/10/2019

The recent U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour (WHD) investigation outcome of leading thoroughbred trainer Chad Brown has rocked the racing industry with the assessment of over $1.6 million in back wages and Civil Money...more

Massachusetts Increases Minimum Wage, Eliminates Premium Pay For Sunday Work, And Enacts New Paid Leave Program

Littler on 6/29/2018

On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker executed legislation that makes sweeping changes to Massachusetts law. As part of this so-called “Grand Bargain” legislation (the “Act”), Massachusetts will incrementally...more

Brief Answers To Frequently Asked Employment- Related Questions

Payne & Fears on 8/10/2017

With potential deregulation at the federal level and variance among the states, keeping up with employment law can be challenging. Here are some brief answers to employment-related questions frequently asked by corporate...more

New York Budget Deal Will Bring $15 Minimum Wage and Broad Paid Leave Legislation

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 4/18/2016

On April 4, 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to phase in an increased minimum wage and guarantee paid family leave to all eligible employees throughout New York State. The legislation was part of the...more

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