Employer Violates NLRA By Barring Employees From Bringing Class or Collective...
By Brian Mumaugh Bad news for employers in the ongoing saga of whether an employer violates the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by requiring that employees pursue any legal dispute against the...
View ArticleSettlements Reached in Joint-Employer Case That Could Have Affected...
Steven Gutierrez By Steve Gutierrez Franchisor McDonald’s USA LLC has agreed to settle the high-profile labor disputes over whether it is a joint employer with its franchisees. Although the settlement...
View ArticleWhat Do Your Executives Have In Common With Seven-Figure Income College Coaches?
Beth Nedrow By Beth Nedrow and Jeremy Ben Merkelson Tax-exempt organizations may be surprised to learn of the practical impact of a statute enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December...
View ArticleIRS Attempts to Tighten Rules for Business Meal Exclusions
By William Colgin and John Ludlum William Colgin Internal Revenue Code Section 119 (Code Section 119) allows employees to exclude from income the value of any meals furnished by or on behalf of their...
View ArticleU.S. DOL Proposes New Joint Employer Test
By: Mark Wiletsky Mark Wiletsky Employers often struggle to determine whether they might be considered “joint employers” with other entities under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The U.S....
View ArticleNew Colorado Employment Laws from 2019 Legislative Session
By Brad Williams Brad Williams Led by Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate, the Colorado General Assembly passed multiple important employment-related bills during its 2019 legislative...
View ArticleNew Overtime Rule Raises Annual Salary Threshold to $35,568
By Laurie Rogers Laurie Rogers On September 23, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its Final Rule relating to exemptions and overtime. The most significant change for employers is an...
View ArticleCommunicating with Employees About a Positive COVID-19 Case in the Workplace
By Brit Merrill, Holland & Hart LLP Brit Merrill As the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to rise, one question facing employers is when and what information to communicate to...
View ArticleHow to Legally Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
By Bryan Benard June brings the confluence of Pride Month as well as the newly minted federal holiday, Juneteenth. Over the last few years, as social justice issues have been at the forefront, many...
View ArticleLooming Deadline For California Employers To Implement A Workplace Violence...
By Robert Ayers and Erik Adams Starting July 1, 2024, California will begin requiring employers to implement a workplace violence prevention program. What are the New Requirements? Erik Adams Robert...
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