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Restaurant Industry Faces Numerous Claims of FLSA Violations January 31, 2020

Wage and hour lawsuits based on violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have been on the rise for the last several years. The FLSA provides numerous work place regulations, but chief among ...

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High-profile Music Executive Claims Employment Discrimination January 30, 2020

In a high-profile case, the former Grammy CEO and president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, has filed a law suit asserting numerous claims of employment discrimination. The ...

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Who is a Joint Employer? January 17, 2020

For the first time in nearly 60 years, the Department of Labor has updated the meaning of a “joint employer” pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This update is significant when it comes ...

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When can an employee bring an age discrimination claim? January 17, 2020

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits age discrimination in workplaces, and also provides the basis for remedies should discrimination occur. In sum, the ADEA sets forth that ...

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When are ageist slurs evidence of discrimination? December 20, 2019

Recently the phrase “Ok, boomer” has exploded in use – with it becoming a generational put-down against older Americans who seem out of touch with issues of the day. The phrase has been used by ...

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New Law Seeks to Provide Independent Contractors with Labor Protections December 20, 2019

With the number of independent contractors expanding each year, millions of American workers are without employment protections. Several different factors distinguish employees from independent ...

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