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How to Keep the Grinch From Your Company Holiday Parties: Tips for Employers to Avoid Liability Posted on: December 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
As the holiday season gets into full swing, this is the time of year when many companies host holiday parties for their employees to celebrate the end of a successful year. Although such gatherings are a great way to reward employees for their hard work, they can also present significant liability risks for employers if proper precautions are not taken
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holiday season, office party, alcohol, human resources
The Best Way to Spread Christmas Cheer is to Share This Employers’ Holiday Guide Far & Near Posted on: December 16, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
'Tis the season... for seasonal employees, paid time off, and the potential for ample holiday overtime, that is! During the holiday season, when so much hustle and bustle can become distracting, employers should not lose sight of the many responsibilities – and regulations – that also tend to arrive with the onset of winter.
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holiday season, seasonal employees, temporary employees, overtime, record keeping
California Temporarily Eases Burden of CCPA Compliance for Employers Posted on: December 05, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In October, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 25 (AB 25), which temporarily eases the burden imposed on employers by the sweeping California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018.
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california, ccpa, human resources, employment law
Recent California Court Decisions May Lead to Another Increase in Website ADA Compliance Cases Posted on: November 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Despite a wave of lawsuits surrounding website compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no guidance or set standards have been created by the Department of Justice (DOJ), or the state or federal legislature, that would allow businesses to ensure their websites are in compliance with the ADA.
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ada, website, compliance, disability, due process
New Year, New Protections for Prospective Employees in New York Posted on: November 20, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
As one year ends, another begins. And as New York employers turn the page on another busy year in labor and employment legislation, they should be mindful of several new laws set to become effective in 2020. The new laws will require additional compliance efforts, making the end of the year a good time for a thorough review of payroll and hiring practices.
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new york, nyc, minimum wage, salary history inquiry, marijuana
Tax Considerations for Holiday Gifts to Employees Posted on: November 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
With the holidays upon us, you may want to show your appreciation for your employees’ hard work, but before you begin shopping, it’s a good idea to consider the tax implications of your generosity. Otherwise, a well-meaning gift could end up having the opposite of the desired effect when the employee receives a tax surprise on your gift.
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tax, gifts, fringe benefits, human resources, holiday season
Equal Pay and Barbie Dolls Posted on: November 05, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Last week, I had the honor of speaking on a panel at the national First Chair Equal Pay Summit in Chicago, attended by prominent women from top law firms and companies in the U.S. (and some delightful and progressive men). I was equally amazed by the incredible dedication of this group to equality in pay and opportunity for women and the fact that the conference was necessary in the first place.
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equal pay, equal pay act, salary, wage transparency, glass ceiling
Three Takeaways from the DOL Proposed Rule on Tipped Employees Posted on: October 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that attempts to eliminate confusion regarding the tip credit, while also implementing the changes mandated by Congress when it passed the Tip Income Protection Act.
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department of labor, tip credit, tip act, flsa, notice of proposed rulemaking
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
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

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