Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) insurance programs provide benefits to eligible employees who need time off work to care for themselves or their family members. The programs enacted to date are typically funded through premiums paid by employers and/or
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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Student Athletes Oppose Motion to Dismiss FLSA Claims in Light of Supreme Court’s Alston Opinion
In October 2019, Ralph “Trey” Johnson filed a putative class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a number of universities alleging that college student-athletes…
Tips Anyone? The Department of Labor Proposed Changes to Tip Credits
On June 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to limit the amount of non-tip producing work that a tipped employee can perform when an employer is taking a tip credit. In other…
New Washington Law Creates Statutory Wage Lien for Claims on Unpaid Wages
On April 16, 2021, Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Washington Wage Recovery Act, allowing employees to place a lien on their employers’ property to secure unpaid wages.
The purpose of the law is to provide employees with another…
Biden Administration’s Strong Policy and Enforcement the Focus of Employers
The Biden presidency has become a focus of employers who are looking to see what policy and enforcement priorities will come out of the federal Department of Labor. In addition, the pandemic has placed a spotlight on low-wage workers and…
California Local Minimum Wage Increases July 1, 2021
California’s state minimum wage increased on January 1, 2021 but some California localities have minimum wage ordinances which are higher than the state minimum wage. In addition, some California localities have updates to their minimum wage rates as of July…
Illinois Nears 150% Increase to Wage and Hour Penalty
By Jon Daryanani & Adam Weiner
On May 25, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly approved an amendment to the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (the Act). If approved by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the change would require employers who violate the Act to pay damages of…
UPDATE: Department of Labor Issues Guidance and Required Workplace Poster Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Perkins Coie
Although the Department of Labor (DOL) has yet to issue the regulations regarding the FFCRA, this week, the DOL issued guidance for employers who are subject to the paid leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The…
Cal-OSHA Approves Revised COVID-19 Workplace Rules
On June 3, 2021, California’s Occupational Safety & Healthy Standards Board approved significant revisions to the initial COVID-19-related Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) originally implemented on November 19, 2020 (see Perkins Coie’s previous blog post here). The amended regulations can…
Additional Paid Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations
On May 18, 2021, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed an urgency ordinance related to paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations. The law only applies to employers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. It provides additional time…