With specific, limited exceptions set forth in Section 207(e) of its regulations, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that all compensation provided to a non-exempt employee must be included when determining the employee’s “regular rate” for overtime pay purposes.
Archives for September 8, 2020
Maryland Phase Three: Movie Theaters, Live Entertainment Venues Permitted to Reopen
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed a new Executive Order (EO) reopening movie theaters and live entertainment venues, subject to limitations and local regulation. Additionally, the EO permits retail stores and houses of worship to increase capacity from 50% to 75%, subject to local regulation.
Have You Started Your COVID-19 Training and Infectious Disease Plan In Virginia?
Virginia recently enacted its Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19. The standard’s requirement that employers train workers came and went on August 26, 2020. Virginia Occupational Safety and Health expects employers to complete their Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response Plans no later than September 25, 2020.
Jackson Lewis Named a “Best Law Firm for Women” by Working Mother
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the firm has been named among the “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother for the third consecutive year. Jackson Lewis was honored by the publication for its best practices in the recruitment, retention, promotion and development of women lawyers.
Dallas-Based FordHarrison Partner Named 2020 Texas Super Lawyer
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Rachel Ziolkowski Ullrich has been selected to the 2020 “Texas Super Lawyers” list.
California Independent Contractor Legislation Would Reform AB 5’s Treatment of Freelance Writers, Musicians, Artists, and Other Professions; Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
On August 31, 2020, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 2257. If signed by Governor Newsom, AB 2257 would exempt several categories of workers from the stringent requirements of the ABC Test under Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), including but not limited to the following: