Wage & Hour Developments
Wage & Hour Developments
The regulatory landscape, appetite for administrative agency enforcement, and judicial interpretations related to wage-and-hour issues are rapidly evolving. Our blog is a one-stop resource for federal- and state-level updates and analysis on wage-and-hour-related developments affecting employers.
New York State Budget Brings Employment-Related Developments
The recent passage of the New York state budget brought with it a range of employment-related developments, as well as the notable omission of an expected change. These include the following:
Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed Until July 1, 2024
Washington, D.C., Wage Transparency Law Set to Take Effect
Washington Expands Equal Pay Law To Cover All Protected Classes
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Substitute House Bill 1905 on March 28, 2024, broadening the scope of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA).
Federal Wage Hour Watchdog Weighs in on Employers’ AI Use
Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems to monitor employee activities ranging from schedules and timecards to performance.
Los Angeles County Approves Fair Workweek Ordinance
California Supreme Court Permits Good Faith Belief Defense on Wage Statement Violations
US Department of Labor Increases Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on April 23, 2024, increasing the minimum salary and compensation thresholds for certain overtime exemptions (the Final Rule) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule has a stated effective date of July 1, 2024.
Deadline for California Employer’s Pay Reports Fast Approaches
The California Supreme Court Clarifies Compensable Time
Arizona District Court Denies Summary Judgment on Joint Employment Relationship Issue
March Tip of the Month: Employees May Now Sue Employers for Alleged Violations of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law
In an important change, beginning on March 20, 2024, employees may file lawsuits, including class actions, against their employers for alleged violations of New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (the Sick Leave Law), rather than having to rely on agency enforcement actions.
New Exceptions to California Fast Food Minimum Wage Law
Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers in California Set for April 1, 2024
