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Governor Paterson Signs New York Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
On August 31, 2010, Governor Paterson signed into law the New York Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights. The purpose of the law is to “ensure that the...
USDOL Releases Updated Child Labor Rules Advisor
The U.S. Department of Labor has released an updated version of the Child Labor Rules Advisor which reflects recent changes to the FLSA’s child...
Deductions for Overpayments and Wage Advances Prohibited Under New York Law
One of the most common questions we receive from our clients is “can we deduct an overpayment or wage advance from our employee’s paycheck?” To...
USDOL Launches Wage & Hour National Awareness Campaign
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) recently launched a national awareness campaign entitled "We Can Help," which is aimed at "promoting...
HIRE Act Provides Employers with Two New Tax Benefits
The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, provides employers who hire certain previously unemployed or...
USDOL Provides Guidance On For-Profit Employer Use of Unpaid Internships
The topic of unpaid internships has taken on renewed importance since Steven Greenhouse's article entitled “The Unpaid Intern, Legal or Not”...
Miami-Dade Wage Theft Ordinance Effective 3/1/10
The Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners recently passed the Miami-Dade Wage Theft Ordinance, which became effective March 1, 2010. The...
CT Minimum Wage Increases, CO Minimum Wage Decreases
Connecticut's minimum wage increased to $8.25 per hour as of January 1, 2010. On the other hand, as of January 1, 2010, Colorado's minimum wage...
NYSDOL Clarifies New “Notice of Pay” Requirements
In the November 2009 edition of “Real Workplace Issues,” we highlighted New York State’s new requirement that NY employers provide newly-hired...
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