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The Newest Wage Hour Risk in Connecticut: Election Poll Workers

A new Connecticut law went into effect this year creating early voting procedures for the first time in Connecticut.  The law, Connecticut General Statutes § 9-163aa, provides that before each election, a period of early...more

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Littler Lightbulb: March Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments at the U.S. Supreme Court and federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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Eleventh Circuit Clarifies FLSA Public-Agency Volunteer Exception

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On March 12, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action wage and hour lawsuit brought by three golf course attendants who volunteered at a public golf course operated by Palm Beach County,...more

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Golf Playing Volunteers Want Pay For Teeing Off: Eleventh Circuit Hands Them A Bogey!

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As Spring is here and people will be outside playing sports, I find it exhilarating to be able to blog on a sports-related wage-hour issue. One, amazingly, that has gone up to a federal appellate court. In this case a group...more

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Eleventh Circuit Finds Volunteer Golf Attendants Not Entitled to Compensation Under the FLSA

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On March 12, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (covering Alabama, Florida, and Georgia) affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action wage and hour lawsuit brought by three golf course attendants...more

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Receipt of Perks Does Not Undermine “Volunteer” Status Under FLSA

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Taking a “commonsense” approach, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit held that volunteers’ mere receipt of certain “perks” does not convert them to employees under the FLSA. In Adams v. Palm Beach County (11th...more

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Preferred pronouns and the aging workforce

What takes priority? There was a social media storm this week after a large non-profit organization terminated a volunteer after the volunteer questioned the point of having preferred pronouns in signature blocks. The woman...more

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Hiring Seasonal Workers This Summer? Here’s Your Guide to Bringing Aboard Minors, Interns, and Volunteers

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Employers are keenly aware that the labor market is very tight, and you’re likely struggling to find talent. As summer approaches and many employers move into their busiest season, you may be looking at creative staffing...more

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The Personal Benefits of Volunteering: What YOU can gain from helping others!

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You may have heard the famous quote that “as you grow older you will discover that you have two hands- one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Volunteering is one form of service that uses both hands- it...more

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The Employment Law Reporter - March 30 2023

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Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •A federal court in New York has ruled that all five causes of action in an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee of the New York...more

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Verhandlung von Freiwilligenprogrammen erleichtert - BAG passt seine Rechtsprechung an

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Das Bundesarbeitsgericht (BAG) räumt mit einer Entscheidung des Landesarbeitsgerichts Nürnberg (LAG Nürnberg vom 14. Oktober 2020, 2 Sa 215/20) auf. Diese hielt ein Freiwilligenprogramm für unzulässig, weil es zeitlich mit...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Volunteers May Work For Nonprofits Without Compensation

The California Court of Appeal has definitively resolved an issue that was until now somewhat ambiguous: Can volunteers in fact volunteer their time for nonprofit organizations without receiving pay or other forms of...more

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Volunteer Loses Bid For Employee Classification

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Nonprofit organizations depend heavily upon their volunteers.  What if a court were to hold that volunteers were in fact employees  entitled to minimum and overtime wages, meal and rest breaks, wage statements and other...more

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Vaccine Volunteers: Is “Thank You” Sufficient Compensation?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay nonexempt employees at least minimum wage for all hours worked up to 40 hours in a workweek and time and one-half for all hours worked over 40 hours in the same...more

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Frequently Asked Questions: Labor & Employment for Nonprofit Organizations

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The questions and answers below highlight labor and employment topics as they relate to nonprofit organizations. Classifying Your Staff - What is the difference between a paid employee and an unpaid volunteer? Under...more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers On Hurricanes And Other Workplace Disasters

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This article addresses many employment-related issues facing employers in the wake of hurricane-related disasters; consequently, in addition to federal laws, we also focus on certain state laws, especially those in the areas...more

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Primer for Nonprofits on Paid Employees, Volunteers, and Interns

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Nonprofits are some of the best providers of necessary services in the United States. However, many run on shoestring budgets and require a mix of paid staff, volunteers, and internships to fulfill their missions, and there...more

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Murder, Intrigue, And The FLSA: What Tiger King Can Teach You About Wage And Hour Compliance

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As the COVID-19 pandemic swept over the world, an unlikely phenomenon swept the United States. While new terms like “social distancing” and “essential employees” suddenly became part of the common lexicon, a surprising phrase...more

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U.S. Department of Labor Offers Guidance on COVID-19 Wage Related Issues

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Benesch Law’s Labor and Employment group recently wrote on general labor and employment related concerns relative to COVID-19 in an article published on March 6, 2020. In just the last six days, thousands of additional cases...more

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Unpaid work – Beware the offer of a ‘free lunch’

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The line between lawful and unlawful unpaid work is not always clear. Many companies are contacted by people offering to work on a voluntary basis. It is often pitched as a “win-win” because the person is willing to work...more

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When Disaster Strikes: How Employers Should Respond to Wildfires

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Seyfarth Synopsis: When faced with wildfires or natural disasters, California employers must keep calm, carry on, and continue to meet their obligations under California law. ...more

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Employee Volunteer Community Service: Compensable or Not?

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Many employers provide employees with the opportunity to participate in community service projects during their off-duty time, like mentoring youth, cleaning waterways, painting and repairing shelters, and building affordable...more

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HR Guide For Hurricane And Disaster Preparation - Preparing For The Worst: 2019

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It’s hurricane season, and companies all along the Gulf should have a plan in place not only to address business continuity issues, but also the human resources and staffing questions that arise in the event of a natural...more

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Do I Have To Pay Employees To Attend Company-Sponsored Volunteer Events?

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Company sponsored volunteer activities foster a positive corporate culture and can improve employee engagement and morale. On March 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued an Opinion Letter that makes wage and hour...more

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DOL Issues Guidance on Compensability of Company-Sponsored Volunteer Work

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Does the adage “no good deed goes unpunished” apply to employers that fail to pay wages to hourly employees during volunteer events? Not necessarily, according to a recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Opinion Letter....more

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