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Employer records rare victory in California misclassification case

Walmart classified a freelance model as an independent contractor in good faith and therefore didn’t owe any waiting-time penalties under California Code Section 203 for failing to pay her immediately after photo shoots...

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Off-the-clock actions can have on-the-job consequences

In a recent Mississippi state law case, an employee was terminated for actions he took outside of work but while using his employer-issued cell phone. The case serves as a reminder that workers’ off-the-clock actions can...

Jun 30, 2022 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

U.S. Supreme Court cracks down on late arbitration demands

Does your company require employees to sign agreements to arbitrate any disputes arising from their employment contracts? Then a recent U.S. Supreme Court case serves as a cautionary tale for those of you looking to...

Jun 30, 2022 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Physicians aren’t always supervisors under NLRA

Physicians aren’t automatically “supervisors” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), according to a recent decision by Region 10 of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Although doctors have the authority...

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SCOTUS to decide if day-rate employee making $200K a year entitled to overtime

Those familiar with the oil and gas industry know workers are often paid a day rate. For some, the pay can be lucrative. One such worker was Michael Hewitt, a tool pusher for Helix Energy Solutions Group. He was paid...

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EEOC: AI employment tools may create disability discrimination

On May 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance to caution employers about using artificial intelligence (AI) and software tools to make...

Jun 30, 2022 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Failure to accommodate autistic worker ends with settlement of EEOC disability lawsuit

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) prohibit an employer from discriminating against an individual who is (1) disabled within the statutes’ meaning and (2) qualified to...

Jun 30, 2022 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

Nevada’s kin care law protects certain absences, but can others lead to termination?

In 2021, Nevada became the latest state to enact a “kin care” leave law, which provides a leave of absence from work so employees can care for an immediate family member. While many businesses are sensitive to workers’...

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Back to the salt mines: not a veiled antiunion threat

President Joe Biden has made clear he intends to be “the most pro-union president you’ve ever seen.” The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) recent initiatives under the direction of General Counsel (GC) Jennifer...

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NJ Appellate Division upholds employee termination for racist Facebook posts

A New Jersey Appellate Division panel recently affirmed the dismissal of an employee’s case holding her termination wasn’t in violation of her free-speech protections. After losing her job for posting racist comments on...

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Is there a problem, officer? Dismissal of NJ state trooper’s disability bias claims upheld

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently upheld the trial court’s dismissal of a state trooper’s failure-to-promote, hostile work environment, and retaliation claims. The appellate court rejected the officer’s New...

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Modification to elimination? Don’t modify your arbitration agreement out of existence

Employers using agreements that require employees to arbitrate employment law claims should take note of a decision by the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals (the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over North...

Jun 30, 2022 · Employment Law Letter · Great Lakes · Illinois · Indiana · Michigan · Ohio · Wisconsin · Mid-Atlantic · Delaware · Maryland · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Virginia · Midsouth · Kentucky · North Carolina · South Carolina · Tennessee · West Virginia · Midwest · Arkansas · Kansas · Missouri · Oklahoma · Mountain West · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · New Mexico · Utah · Wyoming · New England · Connecticut · Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Rhode Island · Vermont · Southeast · Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · Upper Midwest · Iowa · Minnesota · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota · West · Alaska · Arizona · Hawaii · Nevada · Oregon · Washington

DOL guidance spotlights FLSA, FMLA, and visa program retaliation

On March 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued guidance on forms of prohibited retaliation under various laws the agency enforces, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...

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Call the doctor: 9 tips for conducting wage and hour checkups

We visit the doctor and the optometrist once a year and our dentists at least twice a year. Why? We attend the appointments not because they’re necessarily fun but because they’re vital for maintaining good health and...

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How to create effective employment offer letters

Good news! During these times of challenging recruitment, a viable applicant seems interested in your business. What’s the next step to set the hook? A job offer letter serves many purposes. It should enhance the...

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