If this blog post were a movie, the opening scene would be the end of the evening—roaring applause and a standing ovation with Justice Sotomayor shaking hands, hugging kids at the end of the aisle, and walking through the...more
Yesterday, the Industrial Commission of Arizona released informal guidance in the form of “Frequently Asked Questions,” which provides additional information to assist with understanding Proposition 206 in Arizona (the Fair...more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This new form (dated 11/14/2016) must be used by employers as of January 22, 2017....more
Tuesday evening, Arizona voters approved Proposition 206 by a wide margin. My colleague, John Lomax, has provided a helpful summary of the new law affecting paid sick leave.
The proposition will raise the minimum raise...more
Only one day away from an election that, at best, can be described as a rollercoaster. The Arizona readers of the blog have undoubtedly observed that activity is at a high in this state since–for the first time in many...more
Many companies are in the process of completing internal audits to prepare for the new salary and overtime rules that go into effect on December 1, 2016. While the changes do not impact the duties-portion of FLSA exemptions,...more
8/27/2016
/ Bonuses ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Holiday Pay ,
Internal Audit Functions ,
Minimum Salary ,
Misclassification ,
Over-Time ,
Salespersons ,
Technology Specialist Fees ,
Temporary Employees ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Just as I finished writing about the wave of new Title III Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits in Arizona, ABC15 published an expose on one of the organizations leading the pack in filing thousands of lawsuits–...more
Hotels, restaurants and retail establishments have been flooded with new lawsuits filed by serial plaintiffs that allege that a property (a place of public accommodation) is in violation of Title III of the Americans with...more
7/15/2016
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Affirmative Defenses ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Association Claims ,
Commercial Leases ,
Disability Access Claims ,
Indemnity ,
Landlords ,
Private Right of Action ,
Property Insurance ,
Public Accommodation ,
Standing ,
Tenants ,
Title II
Hotels, restaurants and retail establishments have been flooded with new lawsuits filed by serial plaintiffs that allege that a property (a place of public accommodation) is in violation of Title III of the Americans with...more
7/14/2016
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disability ,
Disability Access Claims ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Public Accommodation ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retailers ,
Standing ,
Title III
By now, we have all read about the Executive Action and related regulations proposed by the EEOC that will require companies with 100 or more employees (not just federal contractors) to report to the government how much they...more
Often times the day-to-day issues that human resource professionals encounter with employees are not necessarily the legal “can we or can’t we” types of issues but, rather, are related to employees’ interactions with one...more
One thing we already know about 2016– this year will bring changes in many of the “numbers” we are accustomed to in the world of employment law: the OSHA penalties are likely to significantly increase, the salary level for...more
For the first time in over a decade, the Department of Labor (Department) proposed updates yesterday to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) white collar overtime regulations. These changes will impact businesses...more
It’s that time of year again! Yes, it’s the season to be thankful and there are many holidays on the horizon. And it is also the time where we are overflowing with gatherings and activities for all our organizations and...more
In a directive that has rocked the franchise world, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) Office of the General Counsel determined that McDonald’s USA, LLC, as the franchisor, could potentially be held liable...more
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies have been the subject of many changes over the past several years. The FMLA entitles an eligible employee to take up to 12 weeks (and in some situations 26 weeks) of unpaid leave...more