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What employers need to know about DOL's independent contractor rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final rule withdrawing the Trump administration's attempt to revise the agency's interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act...

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OSHA issues COVID-19 safety rules for healthcare sector

On June 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released a long-anticipated COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) establishing workplace safety rules for the healthcare sector aimed at...

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Looking to hire? Luring candidates not what it used to be

Employers have learned they must get creative when competing for top talent. No longer will the promise of a basic health plan be enough. Now, traditional enticements are just the beginning, and organizations are going...

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Employers beginning to navigate the age of workforce ecosystems

It didn't take a pandemic to get workforce experts thinking about the future of work. Freelancers, gig workers, remote workers, and others who don't fit the traditional 9-to-5 mold have been playing important roles for...

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You might need to welcome your summer interns with Form I-9s

The summer is upon us, and many interns are getting ready to start or have already started their temporary positions. As employers prepare their onboarding and summer program paperwork, they should consider whether the...

Jul 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

News flash: Texas Legislature zaps employers

We didn’t quite know how to caption the following unbelievable news but did our best. Here’s the scoop: The Texas Labor Code was amended for sexual harassment claims to (1) cover employers with only one employee, (2)...

Jul 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Texas court rules vaccine mandates are legal

Texas’ Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is granted the authority to set immunization requirements by the Texas Education Code, Chapter 38. If you attended school from grades K-12, then you are familiar with...

Jul 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Dallas EEOC settles pregnancy bias case with Texas employer

In mid-May, the Dallas office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) settled a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit with a Texas-based employer. It has been a while since we looked at the Pregnancy...

Jul 31, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · Texas

Unpacking work restrictions for minors

Q We are a moving and storage company with offices in multiple states. If we were to hire minors (say 16 or 17), are there any limitations to the hours and duties they could perform? A Generally speaking, the hour...

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Southeast state law varies on payment of deceased employee’s wages

What happens if one of your employees unfortunately passes away while still actively employed? Should you stop the direct deposit of his final check until a beneficiary is verified? Since paycheck laws can vary, here are...

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SCOTUS limits scope of cybersecurity law

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling interpreting the scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), a 1986 federal statute that imposes civil and criminal liability for unauthorized computer access. In...

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Answers to employers' FAQs about face masks at work

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reduced its mask requirements for people fully vaccinated from COVID-19, we've seen a significant uptick in the number of employers calling us with...

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The never-ending story: minimum wage and task-based compensation

California employees are entitled to minimum wage for all hours worked regardless of whether they receive additional compensation for tasks performed during the course of employment. Wage borrowing, where productive time...

Jul 25, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California

Clearing haze over marijuana use in California

California employers have been wondering whether they can continue to enforce their drug-free workplace policies now that marijuana is legal for both recreational and medicinal purposes. A recent federal district court...

Jul 25, 2021 · Employment Law Letter · California