NLRB May Abandon Present Standard for Determining Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status
In a decision that is sure to have an enormous impact on how “gig” workers are classified, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) appears...
The Importance of Continuous Background Monitoring in Healthcare
It has been shown that more than 96% of employers conduct a pre-employment background check to ensure the safety of their employees, patrons, and property. However, far fewer do the...
What Crimes Are “Substantially Related” Under Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Act May Be Changing
The state of Wisconsin is one of several states that prohibits employers from considering arrest and conviction records in making employment...
Updates to NYC Private Employer Vaccine Mandate Guidance and FAQs
New York City has recently updated the Accommodations Guidance and FAQs for the city’s new private employer vaccine mandate. This new mandate became effective on December 27th,...
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Whether Arbitration Agreements Can Apply to PAGA Claims
The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has proven to expose employers to countless frivolous lawsuits, burdensome litigation, and as a result, costly settlements....
Chicago Issues Proof of Vaccine Requirement for Certain Businesses
Chicago will soon require some indoor businesses, including restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues, to verify consumers’ vaccination status as a part of Public Health...
California Restrictions on Warehouse Quotas About to Take Effect
With 2022 right around the corner, California warehouse employers will soon need to prepare for Assembly Bill 701 to go into effect. This bill, set to take effect on January 1st,...
Supreme Court Will Hear Expedited Arguments on OSHA’s ETS
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled expedited oral arguments for determining whether or not to stay in enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s...
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rejects “A.B.C.” Test for Determining Joint Employer Relationships
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has recently confirmed that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides the correct framework...
NYC Job Postings Will Soon Need to Include Salary Ranges
Following similar legislation passed by Colorado, New York City has enacted legislation requiring the majority of employers to include information on the minimum and maximum salaries that...