21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2019

By Michael Reed & M. Brett Burns on January 8, 2019

As the new year gets off to a start, employers in the retail industry will be making wage adjustments to meet current and future minimum wage increases. Employees in 21 states around the country will see their state’s minimum wage increase. CONTINUE READING…

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21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2019

By Michael Reed & M. Brett Burns on January 7, 2019

Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

DOL “Tips” the Scale in Favor of Restaurant Employers by Ending 20% Tip Credit Rule

By Cullan E. Jones & M. Brett Burns on December 6, 2018

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published an Opinion Letter (FLSA-2018-27) reissuing its January 16, 2009 guidance (Opinion Letter FLSA-2009-23) and reversing its Obama-era position on the 20% tip credit rule. This opinion letter marks another major shift in DOL’s policy and presents a welcome change for employers in the restaurant industry.…

Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

California Federal Court First to Require Class Action Settlement Data To Be Made Public

By Michael Reed & M. Brett Burns on November 7, 2018

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is a popular venue for class action lawsuits. As of November 1, 2018, it is also the first to require parties settling such lawsuits to make broad public disclosures regarding the settlements.…

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21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2019

21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2019

DOL “Tips” the Scale in Favor of Restaurant Employers by Ending 20% Tip Credit Rule

California Federal Court First to Require Class Action Settlement Data To Be Made Public

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