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Wage and Hour Constitutional Challenges Employee Benefits

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Michigan Supreme Court Voids Existing Minimum (Cash) Wage and Paid Sick Leave Laws and Revives Old Laws

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On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-to-3 decision, found unconstitutional legislative amendments that significantly revised minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards....more

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Michigan Supreme Court Holds Employers Must Pay Higher Minimum Wage and Provide Expanded Sick Leave Rights: 3 Steps You Should...

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Big changes are coming for Michigan employers due to a sweeping decision just issued by the state’s highest court. Beginning next year, Michigan employers will be subject to new annual minimum wage increases, gradually lose...more

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Preliminary Injunction Against Illinois Equivalent Benefits Law for Temporary Workers

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In November 2023, soon after Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”), several staffing agencies and associations sued for an injunction against...more

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San Antonio City Council Approves Changes to Paid Sick Leave Ordinance

In response to a lawsuit filed by a number of San Antonio business groups, the San Antonio City Council approved certain revisions to the city’s paid sick leave (PSL) ordinance, including renaming it the Sick and Safe Leave...more

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Arizona Law Prohibiting Municipalities From Enacting Employee Benefits Ordinances Held Unconstitutional

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, has ruled that the Arizona State Legislature overstepped its authority in 2016, when it prohibited Arizona cities and other municipalities from enacting their own employee benefits...more

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Littler Global Guide - Canada - Q2 2018

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British Columbia Extends Family Leave Policies - New Legislation Enacted - On May 17, 2018, British Columbia amended legislation to give employees in the province pregnancy, parental, and compassionate care leaves. ...more

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Web Exclusive: January 2018: The Top 18 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017—and if January is any...more

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