The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that attempts to eliminate confusion regarding the tip credit, while also implementing the changes mandated by Congress when it passed the Tip Income Protection Act.
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Three Takeaways from the DOL Proposed Rule on Tipped Employees Posted on: October 25, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
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Florida Raises State Minimum Wage By a Dime Posted on: October 23, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
Florida recently announced the new minimum wage for overtime eligible workers in the state. Each year on September 30 The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the state’s minimum wage based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the South Region of the United States. The new minimum wage becomes effective on January 1, 2020.
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Four Employment Policy Pitfalls for Multi-Jurisdiction Businesses to Avoid Posted on: October 18, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
In today’s society, where businesses are increasingly operated remotely and employees are spread across the country, employers need to be aware that laws governing their employment-related issues can vary greatly from state to state. Employers operating in multiple jurisdictions should be careful of implementing broad or generalized policies, and should know when to enlist the help of a professional to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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The #MeToo Movement & NDAs Posted on: October 02, 2019 In: Labor & Employment
The legal and cultural impact of the #MeToo movement has taken many forms, but one interesting facet in particular was how it peeled back the curtain on how claims of sexual harassment are handled and settled by companies and counsel. Notably, it was common for these settlements, and the non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that came with them, to draw the most ire in the public eye.
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