Hurricane Ida reportedly was the third most powerful storm on record to hit Louisiana. The full economic impact from hurricanes and other natural disasters may not be realized for months.
Articles Discussing Workplace Issues In The Retail Industry.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Summer 2021
Our remote and return-to-the-workplace survey shares insights from more than 400 C-suite, senior human resources and legal executive respondents on what the future holds for their workplaces.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Winter 2021
In this issue, attorneys discuss some of the emerging trends and issues to look out for as we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19 and toward a new year.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2020
Many jurisdictions require individuals to wear face coverings in public spaces, including in retail businesses, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some customers have been refusing to comply.
The New Retail and Service Exemption: DOL Revokes Outdated Lists
Effective with the May 19, 2020, publication in the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division revokes the arbitrary lists it created in 1961 identifying industries that may, or would not, qualify as retail or service in nature “for purposes of an exemption from overtime
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Winter 2020
This issue of our quarterly report takes a look back at the most significant class action developments of 2019. Topics include:
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2019
DOL Issues New Overtime Rule, Sets Minimum Annual Salary at $35,568
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new Final Rule updating the minimum salary requirements for the “white collar” overtime exemptions.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Summer 2019
Our quarterly report discusses new developments in class action litigation and offers strategic guidance and tactical tips on how to defend such claims. Our latest issue covers the following topics:
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Spring 2019
The latest issue of our quarterly report on new developments in class action litigation focuses on independent contractors and covers the following topics:
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Winter 2019
The latest issue of our quarterly report on developments in class action litigation focuses on “joint employers” and covers the following topics
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court’s docket for its 2018-2019 Term is full of cases significant to employers and businesses. Cases to watch involve questions on employment discrimination and class arbitration, among other things.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Summer 2018
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) does not bar class action waivers in employment arbitration agreements, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled. Such waivers are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Read full article…
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Spring 2018
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is responsible for enforcement of laws related to unlawful employment of workers, and the agency’s increased enforcement activities should have retailers reviewing their plans. Read full article…
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Winter 2018
With the increased focus on workplace harassment, the time is now for employers to review their practices for preventing and addressing harassment.
Retail Industry Workplace Law Update – Fall 2017
Oregon has become the first U.S. state to regulate employer scheduling practices in the retail, food service, and hospitality industries. Read full article…
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