The specter of workplace violence is certainly one of the top concerns that keep employers awake at night. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at work, ranging
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives
Labor & Employment Law Perspectives, published by Foley & Lardner LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory changes affecting labor and employment practices. The blog covers topics such as paid leave laws, wage and hour regulations, joint employer standards, pay transparency requirements, workplace discrimination, labor relations, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on employment. It addresses compliance strategies, legislative updates, and practical implications for employers and employees, with attention to federal and state-level policies. The content is relevant for HR professionals, legal practitioners, and business leaders managing workforce-related legal risks and obligations.
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Remember to Include Non-Discretionary Income When Calculating Overtime Pay Under the FLSA
One of the most common mistakes made by employers is the failure to properly calculate the regular rate when paying overtime compensation to employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a cornerstone of labor law in…
New Legislation Extends California Noncompete Ban to Agreements Signed Outside the Golden State and May Impose Notice Obligations that Apply Retroactively
As we’ve previously written, California already takes a strong position against employee noncompete agreements. State law bans such agreements (with extremely limited exception) and imposes significant penalties on employers who nonetheless require workers to execute such provisions.
Recently, the…
What’s Next for Labor and Employment Laws in California?
The 2023 California Legislative session, which ended on September 14, 2023, saw a flurry of activity on labor and employment-related laws. Governor Newsom has until October 14, 2023, to sign, veto, or pocket veto (i.e., take no action) on the…
New Labor Day Labor Laws for New York
As summer turns to fall, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, with choreographed fanfare, celebrated Labor Day by signing several employment-related bills into law.
Notably missing from the Governor’s autograph spree was the bill banning non-compete agreements, which has…
Natural Disasters Affect Employers, Too
Natural disasters such as wildfires in Maui, Hurricane Idalia, flooding in California, and excessive heat almost everywhere have taken a real human toll over the past few months. As the end of summer approaches, many Americans will look back on…
NLRB Finds that Advocacy of Non-Employees is Protected Under the National Labor Relations Act
As we have observed several times this year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the “Board”), under the majority appointed by President Biden, has taken a number of actions to widely expand workers’ rights under federal labor law…
DOL Seeks to Change Exempt Salary Threshold
Employers of salaried workers beware — you may soon have to give raises to members of your workforce in order to keep them exempt from overtime entitlement.
On August 30, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a notice…
California Expands Liability Under the FEHA to Business-Entity Agents
On August 21, 2023, the California Supreme Court ruled that business-entity agents could be liable for violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) with respect to individuals who were not their employees. This holding applies to business-entity agents…
EEOC Announces Strategic Plan Through 2023: Enforcement of Conciliation Agreements is Top of Mind
On August 22, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it approved its Strategic Plan for the Fiscal Years 2022-2026. The Strategic Plan sets forth the EEOC’s strategies and objectives for achieving its mission of preventing and remedying unlawful…