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Clark Hill PLC

Colorado Supreme Court Rules “Holiday Incentive” Pay Must Be Calculated in Overtime Pay

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In Hamilton v Amazon.com, a Colorado Wage Act case, a former Amazon warehouse worker brought a suit against Amazon alleging Amazon failed to pay him the correct amount of overtime during time periods he also worked on a...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Uptick in FLSA Litigation Over Attendance Bonuses

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In the wake of the pandemic, some employers — opting for the carrot over the stick — have started offering weekly attendance bonuses to incentivize a return to the office. We have recently seen an uptick in employee-filed...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Incentives to improve employee performance, attendance, commitment

Something to think about. In his recent book, Mixed Signals: How Incentives Really Work, economist and University of California-San Diego professor Uri Gneezy examines how incentives of various kinds can and do modify...more

BakerHostetler

New DOJ Policies Tie Employee Compensation to Compliance

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On March 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) launched a three-year Compensation Incentives and Clawbacks Pilot Program (Clawback Program) intended to incentivize companies to create more robust...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Best Practices for Keeping Manufacturing Employees

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From signing bonuses to flexible shifts to attract working parents, manufacturers have been focused on creative recruiting to address the labor shortage. But recruiting is only part of the solution to the labor crunch:...more

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Quiet Quitting and What Employers Can Do About It

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“Quiet quitting” is the newest coined phrase that has burst onto the workplace scene. Not to be confused with the “great resignation,” quiet quitting is commonly understood to mean employees intentionally prioritizing the...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Can You Avoid The “Turnover Contagion” Plaguing Employers Today?

Most companies invest time, energy, and money in marketing strategies to attract and retain their clients or customers. Companies spend significant resources on market research that tells them how to do this best....more

Fisher Phillips

Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry: February 2022

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Welcome to FP Snapshot on Manufacturing Industry, where we take a quick snapshot look at the most significant workplace law developments over the past month with an emphasis on how they impact manufacturers. OSHA Penalties...more

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Forecast: January 2022 Edition

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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

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Three Wage and Hour Predictions for 2022: Pay Incentive Class Actions, Cryptocurrency Pay, and Multistate Class Actions

With the calendar having turned to 2022, it is time to look into the crystal ball and make a few predictions for the year ahead related to the wage and hour world. Class and Collective Actions Concerning Hiring and...more

Jackson Walker

Labor & Employment Symposium - Topics: Remote Work; Handling Leaves of Absence; Vaccination Incentives Under Wellness Programs

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Jackson Walker attorneys Michael Drab and Jackie Staple, along with Ed Fensholt, from Lockton Dunning Benefits, discuss current labor and employment law topics that might impact you and your company. Topics: Remote Work:...more

Perkins Coie

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered - Update

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With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, many employers are considering whether to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Employer Vaccine Requirements

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Now that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its formal approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are beginning to implement vaccine requirements for employees. This article...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

How Do You Define Workplace? Survey Report

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The pandemic has created an inflection point unlike any we have experienced in our lifetime — one that will redefine the workplace. Our Spring 2021 remote and return-to-the-workplace survey shares insights from more than 400...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: February 2021 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: January 2021 #2

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Proposed B.C. Increased Employment Incentive: What You Need to Know

OVERVIEW - On September 17, 2020, the British Columbia provincial government proposed the B.C. Increased Employment Incentive (BCIEI) as part of B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan. The BCIEI creates a refundable tax credit for...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Vermont Legislative Update 02-28-2020 - An analysis from DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team

Renewable bill would raise rates by up to 10 percent per year - The Senate Finance and Natural Resources and Energy committees took testimony this week on S.267, a bill to increase to 100 percent the renewable energy...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Client Alert: U.S. Department of Labor Raises the Minimum Salary Level for Overtime Exemptions

On September 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) finally unveiled its long-awaited final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) which officially will increase the minimum salary level for the “white...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Oregon’s Pay Equity Law Should Allow Employers to Pay a Travel Incentive: Part 5 of 6

The 2019 legislature should clarify that employers may pay a travel stipend to attract workers to commute long distances. Eastern Oregon manufacturers were just hit by the Oregon legislature with a law that limits the number...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Six Considerations for a Successful Work-From-Home Arrangement

A work-from-home arrangement can be a productive means to attract and retain talent. Effective work-from-home policies allow companies to provide flexibility and support to employees, while maintaining productivity and...more

Fisher Phillips

October 2018: The Top 14 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 have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Lewitt Hackman

Whacky Employment Claims: Who's Whackier? Management or the Employee?

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As employment defense attorneys, we see many strange situations arise in the workplace. The question is, how prepared are you as an employer to handle the wackiness that may potentially arise when your employees make...more

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The Fault Line Running Under “No Fault” Attendance Policies

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Many employers have “no fault” attendance policies in place to manage employee absenteeism. Are these policies putting California employers on shaky ground? Read on... “No fault” attendance policies...more

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