On February 5, the regional director for Region 1 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) ruled that the student-athletes on Dartmouth College’s men’s basketball team are “employees” under the National Labor...more
2/12/2024
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Q: What do I need to know about the proposed federal rule on independent contractor classification?
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10/19/2020
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that a Philadelphia city ordinance that prohibits Philadelphia employers from asking applicants about their current or past pay rates is constitutional....more
2/11/2020
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Q: What do New York employers need to know about the recent amendment to the state’s pay equity law?
A: In November 2015, New York became one of the first jurisdictions to pass a pay equity law that was more extensive...more
8/1/2019
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