The Washington State Employment Security Department audits records of employers located in Washington to confirm that wages and hours are accurately reported and to ensure compliance with the state’s unemployment insurance laws and rules. During the audit, ESD auditors will perform
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 Takes Aim at Productivity Quotas at Warehouse Distribution Centers
On September 22, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 701 (“AB 701”), which makes it unlawful for employers to require nonexempt employees at warehouse distribution centers (“Covered Employee” or “Covered Employees”) to meet production quotas that prevent compliance…
Massachusetts Eyes Gig Economy Driver Classification Ballot Initiative
By Jill L. Ripke & Adam Weiner
On September 1, 2021, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey approved two potential ballot initiatives (Initiative 1, Initiative 2) regarding the classification of app-based drivers. If passed, either initiative would enact the Relationship Between Network Companies and App-Based…
Ninth Circuit Says Time Spent in Airport Security Lines Is Not Compensable Work Time
In an unpublished opinion, the Ninth Circuit held that an employer is not required to pay employees for time spent undergoing government-required security checks enforced by a governmental body to access the worksite.…
Department of Labor Rescinds Joint Employer Test Under the FLSA
On July 29, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rescinded a final rule issued under the Trump administration that had narrowed the definition of a vertical joint employment relationship under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). There will be…
No Such Thing as a Paid Intern, Says Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Did you know that July 29 was National Intern Day? Well, Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) does and, in recognition, L&I recently released a bulletin reminding employers that sometimes a so-called intern is actually just another employee.…
California “Regular Rate of Pay” Refresher
By Perkins Coie
In California, the “regular rate of pay” is a term of art. Calculating it is not necessarily straightforward and much of the law in this area is counterintuitive, so employers should familiarize themselves with the basics to prevent missteps that…
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Change in D.C.
Will the Biden administration be Obama 2.0 for employers, or could we see a more progressive agenda? How will Biden’s Labor Department address gig economy employers who classify workers as independent contractors? What workplace safety protections can we expect now…
The U.S. Department of Labor Proposes an Increased Minimum Wage for Workers on Government Contracts
On July 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a “ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish standards and procedures to implement and enforce Executive Order 14026, ‘Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors’, signed by President Biden…
California Supreme Court Rules Meal and Rest Period Premium Pay Is Calculated in the Same Manner as Calculations for Overtime Regular Rate of Pay
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court decided Jessica Ferra v. Loews Hollywood Hotel, LLC, S259172 (Cal. S.Ct. July 15, 2021). The question before the Court was “whether the Legislature intended ‘regular rate of compensation’ under section 226.7(c) to…