Wage and Hour, Employee Handbooks, Unpaid Leave

[Webinar] Pouring Over the Law: 2025 Employment Law Updates - April 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 4/17/2025

Staying up to date with the latest employment laws, amendments, and new statutes is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid costly legal pitfalls. Join us for a discussion on key changes to the employment landscape that demand...more

As School Bells Ring, Employers Should Review School-Related Activities Leave Policies

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 9/6/2023

Another school year is upon us, which means employers around the country should study up on school-related activities leave policies. While there is no federal law mandating that employers give employees time-off to attend...more

W. Hollywood Employers Beware of 7/1/22 Mandatory Paid & Unpaid Leave

CDF Labor Law LLP on 6/15/2022

If you have a single employee who works for two hours or more in a week in the city of West Hollywood, California, get ready for significant changes that take effect on July 1, 2022, that will impact your West Hollywood...more

Contradictory Decisions: Ontario Judges on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave

Bennett Jones LLP on 7/7/2021

Last month, we wrote about a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Coutinho v Ocular Health Centre, which found that employees placed on a temporary leave under O. Reg 228/20 Infectious Disease Emergency Leave (the...more

The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/10/2020

The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

HR Law 101 Ep. 8: Handbooks and What to Include Part 3

Verrill on 6/12/2019

Many business owners and HR professionals look for a concise and straight forward employee handbook. The truth is, there isn't just one universal handbook to put on a shelf with all you need to know. Listen to this episode of...more

Wage and Hour Considerations During Weather-Related Emergencies

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 8/30/2017

As Tropical Storm Harvey continues wreak havoc across Texas and beyond, it’s the right time to revisit employer rights and responsibilities during a weather-related emergency or other major disruption. Here are some typical...more

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