It is undeniable that remote positions and remote work options have become a persistent and desirable employment trend. As a result of this shift,...
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Minimum Wage Updates 2022
25 states are raising their minimum wage in 2022. These states include, but are not limited to, California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New...
California New Wage and Hour Laws
A new California law aims to reduce wage violations by setting monetary penalties for employers and gives prosecutors the authority to charge the...
NY Legalizes Marijuana – Implications for Employers
Last month, the New York State Senate passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Upon being signed into law by Governor Cuomo, the Act...
Minimum Wage Updates 2021
In 2021, many states, cities, and counties will update their minimum wage laws (“MWL”) and increase their minimum wage amount. These states include,...
Multi-State Rules for Remote Employees
Many employers have switched their employees to remote work with no foreseeable return date in sight. More than ever, employees are being hired to...
Gig Economy in California Retains Status Quo
In the elections held last Tuesday, an important item was on the ballot in California – whether or not to classify ridesharing drivers, like those...
Minimum Wage Changes 2020
In 2020, 25 states and Washington D.C. will raise their minimum wage. Additionally, effective December 31, 2019, New York State’s salary threshold...
Non-medical Vaccines Exemptions Banned in New York
Earlier this month, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that bans non-medical exemptions for immunizations, including the religious...
Uber Update
Uber received a major win earlier this month when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) categorized Uber drivers as independent contractors, not...