What NYC’s Pay Transparency Law and Its Delayed Implementation Mean

?Despite delays and uncertainty about its implementation, one thing is for certain about New York City’s new pay transparency law: A lot of lawyers are going to get paid exploring it and... Read more »

Law Protects Florida Companies Who Aid Gig Workers in Emergencies from Misclassification Claims

?The pandemic has taught employers that flexibility is key to survival—and thanks to a new law just signed into effect on May 11, Florida employers will not have to worry that any... Read more »

House Committee Advances Wage Theft Bill

The House Education and Labor Committee advanced a bill to raise penalties on employers who violate wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Democrat-sponsored measure moved forward after a... Read more »

Implementing Alternative Workweek Schedules in California

?Under California law, employees normally accrue daily overtime for hours worked over eight hours in a day. Alternative workweek schedules (AWS) permit workplaces to adopt different schedules longer than eight hours without... Read more »

4 Reminders for Employers After a $900K Tip Pooling Mistake

?Employers in the restaurant and hospitality industries know it’s a common practice to ask workers to share gratuities. Tip pools can promote teamwork and a better customer experience—but they can also land... Read more »

Inflation May Trigger California’s Minimum Wage to Increase to $15.50 Next Year

?In 2017, California started its stair-step climb to a $15 minimum wage, allowing smaller businesses with 25 employees or less to raise their minimum wage on a delayed schedule from larger businesses. ... Read more »