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Florida Raises State Minimum Wage By a Dime Posted on: October 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Florida recently announced the new minimum wage for overtime eligible workers in the state. Each year on September 30 The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the state’s minimum wage based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the South Region of the United States. The new minimum wage becomes effective on January 1, 2020.
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florida, minimum wage, tip credit, flsa, wage & hour law
Four Employment Policy Pitfalls for Multi-Jurisdiction Businesses to Avoid Posted on: October 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In today’s society, where businesses are increasingly operated remotely and employees are spread across the country, employers need to be aware that laws governing their employment-related issues can vary greatly from state to state. Employers operating in multiple jurisdictions should be careful of implementing broad or generalized policies, and should know when to enlist the help of a professional to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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workplace policy, social media, medical marijuana, multi-jurisdiction, labor law
I Can’t Get Sued for Posting a Picture of Myself on Social Media… Can I? Posted on: October 17, 2019 In: Intellectual Property & Technology
The rise of social media has presented the courts with a seemingly never ending slew of counterintuitive, but probably valid claims. For example, the pop star Justin Bieber recently posted an image on his social media of himself and a friend in the backseat of a car. The photo, of course, was taken by a paparazzo undoubtedly lying in wait for just the right opportunity to snap the angst-ridden star. The photographer has now filed suit for copyright infringement against Mr. Bieber.
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copyright, social media, photography, infringement, publicity
The #MeToo Movement & NDAs Posted on: October 02, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The legal and cultural impact of the #MeToo movement has taken many forms, but one interesting facet in particular was how it peeled back the curtain on how claims of sexual harassment are handled and settled by companies and counsel. Notably, it was common for these settlements, and the non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that came with them, to draw the most ire in the public eye.
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non-disclosure agreements, sexual harassment, #metoo, confidentiality, settlements
Increased Salary Thresholds for FLSA Exempt Status Expands Overtime Eligibility Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
“Why am I not receiving additional compensation for working overtime?” 1.3 million Americans will no longer be asking themselves this question after the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor submitted a Final Rule modifying the regulations pertaining to overtime exemptions.
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overtime, flsa, exempt employees, employment law, department of labor
Cannabis Industry Employees May Now Pursue FLSA Claims Posted on: September 24, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
There may soon be a sea change concerning the federal rights for workers in the cannabis industry after what could become a landmark opinion issued Friday, September 20th, by the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Employers involved in the cannabis industry are now susceptible to claims alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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cannabis, flsa, overtime, minimum wage, controlled substances act
Protecting Your Trade Secrets in the European Union Posted on: September 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
This past week, the firm’s Denver office participated in Denver Startup Week. We spoke with many attendees about their concern with expanding their businesses to the global stage, especially in light of the uncertainty surrounding the forthcoming “Brexit.” Specifically, entrepreneurs asked about how they can go about protecting their trade secrets when they are doing business abroad.
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trade secrets, eu, brexit, defend trade secrets act, germany
New Year’s Resolutions for Aggressively Compliant Employers Posted on: September 20, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
It is about to be a New Year! At least, it will be for the federal government as of October 1st, when its new fiscal year begins. Most organizations stress the need for continuous improvement, including in Human Resources. As we approach the end of the government’s fiscal year, business should use this time of year as an opportunity for some organizational “New Year’s resolutions,” such as general house cleaning and a fresh assessment of their risk and compliance strategies.
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human resources, fiscal new year, resolutions, risk & compliance, employment law, labor law
Illinois Amends Student Online Personal Protection Act, Adding Data Breach Notification Provisions Posted on: September 17, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
On August 23, 2019, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law the Student Online Personal Protection Act of 2019 (SOPPA). Amending the previous version of SOPPA, this ambitious legislation gives parents greater control over student data, imposes new breach notification requirements, and regulates the collection and use of student data.
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illinois, breach notification, soppa, school, students, data privacy, legislative alert
Ransomware Attack Trends: Tips for Prevention & Response Posted on: September 09, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Ransomware continues to cause severe disruptions and the loss of critical data within business information systems. It is also leveraging the use of certain providers and tools to increase its devastation and profit.
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ransomware, cyber threat, hacking, managed service providers, data security
Business Email Compromises: Tips for Prevention & Response Posted on: September 03, 2019 In: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Malicious attackers continue to use email platforms for nefarious purposes. The resulting email account compromises can present multiple dangers to a business, including to the basic security of its network and sensitive information, and the malicious use of secondary sources of money.
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data privacy, cybersecurity, phishing, multi-factor identification, cyber threat
Back-to-School Supplies: IEP Meetings Covered under FMLA Posted on: August 29, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Back-to-school season has officially arrived, and with it has come some new school supplies for parents: protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to attend a child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released an opinion letter confirming that parents are entitled to take intermittent FMLA leave to attend school meetings to discuss their child’s IEP.
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fmla, department of labor, parental leave, medical leave, iep

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