The proper classification of employees as exempt or non-exempt is often at the root of wage and hour litigation, and there are many common misunderstandings about the subject. Below are some of the questions SLG attorneys most frequently receive about employee classification:
Archives for June 12, 2024
A Joint Effort to Keep Workers Safe
Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Madison Gaines, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, authored the EHS Today article “A Joint Effort to Keep Workers Safe” published on May 21, 2024.
5th Circuit Rejects FMLA Claims, Clarifies Notice Requirement
Southeast Employment Law Letter, Vol. 5, No. 6
Rebrand for Homeland Security Investigations
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is “rebranding.” As part of its rebranding, it has relaunched its website to distance itself from the politics of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE remains the parent agency of HSI.
HSI investigates crimes on a global scale – nationally and internationally –
Illinois Legislature Again Amends the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act
On May 24, 2024, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 3650, which amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (DTLSA). The amendments focus mainly on refining the equal pay and equal benefits provisions of the DTLSA. Governor J.B. Pritzker is expected to sign the legislation into law
Honolulu Restaurant and HR Company to Pay $115,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
HONOLULU, Hawaii – Aged Artisans LLC and Surfeit Group LLC, doing business as Square Barrels, a former Honolulu-based restaurant, and their outsourced human resources company, ALTRES, Inc., doing business as SimplicityHR, have agreed to pay $115,000 and provide other relief to resolve a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S.
Research: How Remote Work Impacts Women at Different Stages of Their Careers
Data on software engineers at a Fortune 500 company revealed that junior and senior women saw contrasting costs and benefits.
When Your Team Offloads Their Stress onto You
Five strategies for taking care of yourself so you can care for others.
The U.S. wants to crack down on payday loans. Here’s what you need to know.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying to get back in the game to curb predatory lending, while some states have already passed borrower protections on their own.
10 Traps in Virginia Employment Law and How to Avoid Them
Employers in Virginia must comply with a host of federal and state specific laws and regulations as part of managing their workforce. In addition to confusing and complicating situations, these laws can paralyze managers and human resources departments from taking any action to correct problems in the workplace for fear of making a costly mistake. While litigation is a reality in today’s society, management can take a few simple steps to minimize its effect on the employer’s bottom line. Join Richmond attorneys Karen Elliott and Brendan Horgan for an in-depth discussion on the top 10 traps in Virginia employment law and how to avoid them.
Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods facing pushback from investors for ‘going woke’
Major retailers the latest target as ‘anti-woke’ activist investors ramp up pressure on companies amid culture war
Engage Your Workforce by Empowering Your Managers First
The hard job of managing people has gotten even harder in recent years.
Managers are wildly powerful when it comes to employee engagement but most supervisors are struggling with their own burnout
Managers are going through it. They’re dealing with more responsibilities than ever, including making sure that employees comply with hybrid work, handling the aftermath of layoffs, and balancing demands from both workers and company leadership.
Waze co-founder fires employees who fail to pass a strict test
Uri Levine, the co-founder of navigation app Waze, uses a strict timeline to determine the future of new employees at his companies.
Workplace Harmony in 2024: Navigating the EEOC’s Latest Harassment Guidelines
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, No. 915.064.