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New Jersey’s New Law Enhances Penalties for Misclassifying Employees as Independent Contractors
On July 8, 2021, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three new laws which increase the penalties, fines, and litigation risks for employers who unlawfully misclassify workers as independent contractors, rather than as employees.
July 27, 2021
A Recent Decision Stops Amazon’s Practice of Unpaid Anti-Theft Security Screenings in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court stopped Amazon’s practice of forcing its workers to wait, unpaid, as they undergo security screenings for their employer’s benefit in a landmark decision issued on July 21, 2021. Heimbach et al v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al, No. 43 EAP 2019 (Pa. July 21, 2021).
July 23, 2021
Federal Lawsuit Alleges FLSA Regular Rate Violation for COVID-19 Bonus Pay
In Sanchez v. Gold Standard Enterprise, Inc., an employee alleges that his employer, Binny’s Beverage Depot, paid him and other employees extra money during the COVID-19 pandemic, but failed to include that money in the their “regular rate” for purposes of calculating overtime, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
July 21, 2021
Arlington Becomes Second Community in Virginia to Allow Collective Bargaining
On July 17, the Arlington County Board unanimously passed an ordinance authorizing collective bargaining, becoming the second municipality in the commonwealth to do so, following Alexandria in April.
July 19, 2021
Poultry Processing Workers Win Multi-Million Dollar Settlement After Employer Conspires to Keep Wages Low
Poultry processing workers have reached a $29 million settlement with their employer, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, after claiming it conspired with other poultry companies to keep wages low.
July 16, 2021
Connecticut Enacts Greater Pay Transparency Measures
Connecticut has joined Colorado in enacting pay transparency measures designed to ensure employees receive equal pay for equal work.
July 13, 2021
The Colorado Supreme Court Rules That “Use-It-Or-Lose-It” Vacation Pay Policies Violate The Colorado Wage Claim Act
Employers in Colorado are prohibited from making vacation pay “use-it-or-lose-it” according to a Colorado Supreme Court decision issued on June 14, 2021.
July 08, 2021
Upwards of 40,000 Criminal Investigators May Qualify to Join Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit
MSE has filed an opt-in class action lawsuit on behalf of Criminal Investigators who were not paid overtime while attending training programs at a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (“FLETC”). Over 40,000 Criminal Investigators may be qualified to join this lawsuit.
July 01, 2021
New Virginia Overtime Wage Act To Go Into Effect
Effective July 1, 2021, the new Virginia Overtime Wage Act (“VOWA”) will significantly expand the overtime rights of Virginians, exceeding the rights guaranteed by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) in several key ways.
June 30, 2021
Oregon Expands Family Leave Act
If your employer in Oregon has 25 or more employees, you could qualify for protected leave under the Oregon Family Leave Act. That means you are allowed by law to take protected time off to take care of yourself or family members.
June 28, 2021
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