Wage and Hour, Waivers, Minimum Wage

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

The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 3 "Healthcare Workers and a New Minimum Wage Structure"

Hinshaw & Culbertson - Employment Law... on 12/11/2023

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On the third day of the holidays, my labor...more

Does PAGA Have Wings? Bernstein’s Threat to Interstate Airlines (ALERT)

Cozen O'Connor on 5/17/2022

California’s Private Attorney’s General Act (“PAGA”) has created an extremely friendly litigation environment for employees in California. While the 2021 Ninth Circuit decision in Bernstein v. Virgin Am., Inc., 3 F.4th 1127...more

Key California Employment Law Cases: December 2018

Payne & Fears on 1/12/2019

This month’s key employment law cases address meal periods and payment of wages....more

Colorado General Assembly To Consider Immigration, Paid FMLA, and Other Employment Bills

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers on 2/27/2018

The Colorado General Assembly convened on January 10, 2018 for its regular session. Between now and its scheduled May 9, 2018 adjournment date, the House and Senate will consider numerous employment-related bills. Although...more

Turning Over Every Stone: Don’t Ignore Possible Exemptions And Waivers

Fisher Phillips on 7/12/2017

Many employers fail to fully appreciate the existence of a variety of exemptions from, or waivers of, some of California’s strict wage and hour regulations. A quick survey of common issues includes the following escape...more