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Host of New Employment Laws Ring in the New Year
Deregulation may be in the air at the federal level, but that’s certainly not the case in many states. As the calendar turned to 2017, a host of new state employment laws took effect which go well beyond federal requirements.… continue
A More Employer-Friendly Wage and Hour Division Expected Under Trump
When Donald Trump becomes president on January 20, most experts predict that the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will take a more employer-friendly approach toward enforcement.
“For at least the next four years, you’re going to… continue
Got Questions About the New FLSA Overtime Rules? We’ve Got Answers
Barring a last-minute legislative change or court injunction, we’re now just a month away from when the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rules take effect on December 1.
Hopefully, you and your company have already taken steps to… continue
Employee Handbooks Can Help Retailers Meet Unique Compliance Challenges
As if high turnover rates, seasonal demand and supply chain management weren’t difficult enough, retail employers face a variety of compliance challenges that are unique to their industry.
Some states and municipalities have enacted requirements that apply specifically — and… continue
States Increasingly Preempting Pro-Employee City Laws
With various employment-related ordinances, such as minimum wage and paid sick leave laws trending on a local level, employers are probably wondering, is my city next? Maybe, maybe not.
While local employment laws may be on the rise, state… continue
Why the Gig Economy Is a Game Changer for Employers
With the number of freelance or contract workers very much on the rise, a new term “the gig economy” has grown along with it. The gig economy refers to the contingent workforce operating in a digital marketplace, and Fisher Phillips… continue
HR Intel: Chipotle Struggling with the Whole HR Enchilada
It’s been a rough year for Chipotle, but sadly for the broker of burritos, there’s no end in sight to the bad press. Last August, an outbreak of E. coli bacteria and norovirus forced Chipotle to close dozens of stores… continue
Patchwork of Laws Makes Employee Classification Harder Than Ever for California Employers
Employee classification has always been difficult for employers in California due to differences between California law and federal law.
Until recently, the most significant difference has been that California requires that most overtime-exempt employees spend at least 50 percent of… continue
3 Key Supreme Court Developments Affecting the Workplace
The US Supreme Court’s recently concluded term took a turn few could have anticipated with the February death of Justice Antonin Scalia. While the term had its usual array of cases affecting employers, Justice Scalia’s absence unquestionably altered the result… continue
July 1 Deadlines Loom: What’s Coming to Your State?
As we approach the mid-point of the year, new requirements are taking effect in many states across the nation. What’s in store for the states where your business operates? See below for a selection of some of the most significant… continue
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