The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt that a daily-rate worker who earned over $200,000 annually was not exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements. In an opinion authored by Justice Elena Kagan, the
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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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San Francisco Military Leave Pay Protection Act Requires Employers To Pay Employees While on Military Duty
Effective February 19, 2023, San Francisco employers with 100 or more employees worldwide will be required to pay employees who are military reservists and who are called for military duty the difference between their military salary and their civil salary…
New Minimum Wage Laws in Washington State Effective January 1
Multiple new laws took effect in Washington at the beginning of the year, including several that increased the minimum wage in various locations across the state. Further details can be found here. With the start of the new year,…
California Civil Rights Department Updates FAQs on New California Pay Transparency Law
California’s Senate Bill 1162, a pay transparency law aimed at identifying pay disparities based on gender, ethnicity, and race, went into effect on January 1, 2023. Last week, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the state agency tasked with enforcing…
City of Los Angeles COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Is Ending
During the COVID-19 pandemic, California and several local jurisdictions implemented COVID-19 sick leave laws. Many of these laws are now expiring. California’s state COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave expired on December 31, 2022 and Governor Newsom announced that the COVID-19…
Illinois Moves Toward Paid Leave for Any Reason
The Illinois legislature, on January 10, 2023, passed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLFAW), which Governor Pritzker announced he will sign into law. Should the bill be enacted, Illinois would become the third state (after Maine and Nevada)…
City of Mountain View, California Enacts Wage Theft Ordinance
The city council of Mountain View, California, adopted Chapter 42 Article IV of the Mountain View City Code on September 13, 2022, establishing, in part, the Wage Theft Ordinance (the Ordinance) effective January 1, 2023.
The Ordinance applies to all…
Berkeley, California, Adopts a Fair Workweek Ordinance
Starting in November 2023, covered employers in Berkley, California will need to be prepared to comply with the Berkeley Fair Workweek Ordinance (the Ordinance). The Ordinance requires covered employers to provide work schedules to employees at least 14 calendar…
California Minimum Wage Requirements Effective January 1, 2023
Over the past several years, California has gradually increased the state’s minimum wage rate, resulting in the most recent increase, effective January 1, 2023, to $15.50 per hour for all employers. This minimum wage rate applies to all employees, subject…
FTC Proposes National Ban on Noncompete Clauses
By Jeannil Boji & Perkins Coie
On January 5, 2023, in an announcement that could have sweeping implications for employers across the country, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers and invalidate all…