Employers who utilize the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) standard mileage reimbursement rates should be aware that the IRS has updated its standard mileage rates, effective January 1, 2023. This update includes three types of rates, including the business use
Wage & Hour Developments
A ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR ANALYSIS ON ISSUES RELATING TO WAGE-AND-HOUR DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING EMPLOYERS
Wage & Hour Developments, published by Perkins Coie LLP, covers legal issues related to wage and hour laws including minimum wage changes, overtime pay, employee classification, and compliance with state and local labor regulations. The blog discusses court rulings affecting wage and hour claims, such as interpretations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and state-specific legislation like California's Proposition 22. It also addresses procedural aspects of labor litigation, including standing in Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) cases. The blog provides updates on regulatory changes and practical guidance for employers to navigate evolving wage and hour requirements across various jurisdictions.
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California Labor Commissioner Issues FAQs on New Pay Data and Salary Disclosure Bill
Last fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new pay transparency law effective January 1, 2023. A description of the law can be found here. This new law includes reporting requirements for employers with 100 or more employees and,…
Los Angeles Fair Work Week Ordinance Imposes New Wage and Hour Requirements for Certain Retail Businesses
In November 2022, the Los Angeles City Council passed the Fair Work Week Ordinance, which requires retail businesses in Los Angeles with 300 employees or more to follow certain scheduling restrictions. The ordinance applies to businesses in the North…
Washington, D.C., Voters Approve Phasing Out Tipped Minimum Wage
On November 8, 2022, voters in Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly passed Initiative 82, the “District of Columbia Tip Credit Elimination Act of 2021,” which will phase out the tipped mandatory base wage by 2027. Notably, a very similar initiative was…
Personal Liability for Wage Claims? Virginia Says ‘No,’ but Other States Say ‘Yes’
In October 2022, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that an individual cannot face personal liability as an “employer” under the Virginia Wage Payment Act (VWPA). The decision both clarifies Virginia law and serves as an important reminder for employers…
DIR Updates 2023 California Exemption Rates for Computer Software Employees and Licensed Physicians and Surgeons
Each year, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) updates the minimum pay requirements for certain exempt professions. This October, the DIR updated the 2023 rates for computer software employees and licensed physicians and surgeons. The new rates will go…
US Department of Labor Proposes Independent Contractor Rule
On October 13, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) that provides guidance on determining employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Proper classifications are significant…
California Governor Signs New Pay Data and Salary Disclosure Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom signed California’s Senate Bill 1162, a pay transparency law aimed at identifying pay disparities based on gender, ethnicity, and race, on September 27, 2022. The bill expands employers’ obligations to report pay data and requires certain…
California’s FAST Recovery Act Establishes a Council With Broad Authority to Set Standards for Fast Food Workers
By Perkins Coie
On September 5, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act or A.B. 257). The FAST Recovery Act creates the Fast Food Council, responsible for establishing minimum standards for employees in…
Michigan Wage and Hour Laws on the Move?
By Adam Weiner & Paul Smith
Employers with Michigan employees should remain vigilant to the likelihood of profound changes to the state’s wage-and-hour laws, including a new sick leave obligation, an increase in the minimum wage to $12.00 an hour, and a phase-out of the tipped…