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.
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California “Regular Rate of Pay” Refresher
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…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Change in DC
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…
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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…
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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…
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Keep Track of the Many Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs Popping Up Across the Nation
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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