New York restaurant owners must navigate complex tip pooling and tip credit regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws. Failure to follow these rules can result in lawsuits, back wages, and penalties....more
In early 2020, most businesses found themselves unexpectedly pivoting their focus to unprecedented operational, workforce, supply chain, and legal changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses have had to...more
Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the District of Columbia’s Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-563) (the Act) on January 11, 2021. The Act includes one of the most expansive bans on non-compete...more
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 685 into law, establishing new requirements for employers to notify employees and their unions about a potential COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. The new...more