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State Labor Laws Rest and Meal Break Minimum Wage

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Navigating Meal Period Compliance: Key Insights From Recent Washington Court Ruling for Employers

An appellate court in Washington state recently held a hospital liable to pay employees who worked through meal period breaks for their time worked plus compensation for an additional break as a penalty, highlighting...more

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The Only Constant is Change: Colorado Employment Law Updates

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For Colorado employers of all sizes, the last five years have proven the truth of the adage that “the only constant is change.” Starting in 2019 with the signing of a ground-breaking pay transparency law, the Equal Pay for...more

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Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2024

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 10 "Wage Theft Updates for 2024"

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

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New California Employment Developments for 2024

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Executive Summary: Employers should look forward to another round of changes to the Golden State’s employment standards this year, the most challenging of which will be addressing employee protections for off-premises...more

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[Webinar] Illinois, Wisconsin, and Federal Employment Law Update - May 31st, 12:00 pm CT

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Join Amundsen Davis attorneys Peter E. Hansen and Laurie E. Meyer to discuss recent changes to, and a comparison of, Illinois and Wisconsin employment laws, along with recent developments in Federal employment laws....more

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Navigating State and Local Laws Implicated by Remote Workforces

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As we start to come out of the pandemic, many businesses are deciding to embrace remote workforces on a more permanent basis for a variety of reasons, including cost saving, increased talent pool, and employee satisfaction....more

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January 2023 California Employment Law Notes

Age/National Origin Case Was Properly Dismissed Despite “Direct Evidence” Of Discriminatory Animus - Opara v. Yellin, 57 F.4th 709 (9th Cir. 2023) - Joan Opara was terminated from her employment as an IRS revenue...more

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Doing Business in California: A Guide for Employers - 2023

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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more

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Illinois Employers Subject to New Requirements in 2023

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Illinois employers should be prepared to take on several new requirements in 2023 and take steps to ensure that their policies and practices are up to date with current Illinois laws. As previously highlighted by Benesch,...more

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Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Avoiding Common California Wage and Hour Mistakes and “Going the Distance”

Employers based outside of California can suffer knockout blows if they enter the ring as employers in California and operate under the mistaken assumption that adherence to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the same...more

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California Wage Orders, What Are They & Why Employers Should Care

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The California Industrial Welfare Commission has 17 wage orders that apply to different employers based on their industry or occupation. Although other than minimum wage, these wage orders have not been updated since 2001,...more

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

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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

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2021 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review

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In 2021, wage and hour laws continued to change and develop, expanding in some areas and contracting in others. In “2021 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review,” we look back on significant wage and hour developments at...more

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Colorado Issues New Rules Governing Employee Compensation for 2022

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has adopted new rules, effective Jan. 1, 2022, pertaining to overtime and minimum pay, adjusted labor compensation and wage protection. These changes, adopted Nov....more

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The Essentials - California Employment Law Update

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In this edition, we spotlight two key California labor and employment developments, a recent California Supreme Court ruling relating to meal and rest break premiums paid at the regular rate of pay (Ferra), and a reminder...more

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The Must Have Fox Rothschild Guide To Doing Business In California (And It Is Free!)

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Getting ready to reopen in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”? Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how they differ...more

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California Employment Law Update

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While California employers have had to vigorously monitor employment law changes relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom also signed several additional employment laws, which are not related to the...more

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2020 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year In Review

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In 2020, federal and state laws regulating wages and hours of work continued to change and develop, expanding in some areas, and contracting in others. In “2020 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review,” we look back on...more

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Washington’s Increased Minimum Wage Will Bump Washington’s Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Above Federal Requirements on...

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 1, 2021, Washington’s minimum wage will increase and will trigger the first in a series of increased salary thresholds for exempt employees, which will continue through 2028.  These upcoming...more

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Summary Judgment Was Properly Granted In Favor Of Hospital In Meal/Rest Break Case

David v. Queen of the Valley Med. Ctr., 2020 WL 3529683 (Cal. Ct. App. 2020) - Registered nurse Joana David sued her former employer, Queen of the Valley Medical Center, for allegedly failing to pay her for meal breaks...more

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Colorado Makes Minor Revisions to COMPS Order 36 and Provides One-Month Grace Period for Posting and Notice Requirements

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On March 16, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Labor Standards and Statistics’ new Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay Standards Order Number 36 (“COMPS Order 36”) officially went into effect....more

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Rocky Mountain Employers: Brace for Sweeping Changes to Compensation and Minimum Wage Laws

Employers operating in the Rocky Mountain region need to pay close attention to the 2020 Administrative Order issued by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) mandating broad changes to employee compensation...more

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Significant Changes to Colorado Regulations on Wages and Working Conditions for Private Employers Take Effect March 16

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Effective March 16, 2020, virtually all private employers in Colorado will be subject to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Labor Standards and Statistics’ new Colorado Overtime and Minimum Pay...more

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Littler Lightbulb: What’s New in Colorado?

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Colorado has been making headlines with several noteworthy new laws and regulations. This Lightbulb will highlight key recently enacted and pending employment legislation in the Centennial State....more

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