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Wage & Hour Developments

The regulatory landscape, appetite for administrative agency enforcement, and judicial interpretations related to wage-and-hour issues are rapidly evolving. Our blog is a one-stop resource for federal- and state-level updates and analysis on wage-and-hour-related developments affecting employers.

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August 12, 2024

Ninth Circuit Confirms De Minimis Doctrine Applies to Overtime Claims and Reverses District Court Judgment on Boot Up and Shut Down Pay

On July 10, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an Opinion in Cariene Cadena v. Customer Connexx LLC reversing the U.S.

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Road Transportation
August 7, 2024

Ride-Hail Drivers Lack Standing Under California’s PAGA to Intervene in Overlapping PAGA Case

On August 1, 2024, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc., to address whether a party can intervene in another party’s ongoing Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) action that asserts overlapping claims. View blog post
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July 26, 2024

California Supreme Court Upholds Proposition 22

In 2020, the California voters passed Proposition 22 (Prop 22). Prop 22 allows for the classification of app-based drivers (who meet certain conditions) as independent contractors rather than employees. As a result, many app-based drivers (implicated by Prop 22) are not covered by California's workers' compensation laws because such laws apply to employees and not independent contractors.

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July 3, 2024

Minimum Wage Increase and Other New Requirements for Renton Employers

The city of Renton, Washington, finalized rules to implement Initiative 23-02 on May 31, 2024. The initiative was approved by Renton voters in February 2024 and codified within Chapter 5-28 and Section 5-5-4 of the Renton Municipal Code (the Ordinance).

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Doctor Medical
July 2, 2024

Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed…Again…Until at Least October 15, 2024

As we previously reported here and here, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 525, which provides a tiered approach for minimum wages for the state's healthcare workers. View blog post
Employees in the Office
June 20, 2024

California New Agreement on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform

On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced an agreement to reform PAGA. View blog post
Labor Manufacturing
June 12, 2024

Recent District of Arizona Opinions Divided Regarding Judicial Approval of Fair Labor Standards Act Settlements

Recent opinions issued in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona over the past few months have taken a divided approach regarding judicial approval of settlements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). View blog post
Fast Food
June 7, 2024

Minimum Wage in Certain California Localities to Increase July 1, 2024

As reported here, as of January 1, 2024, California's state minimum wage increased to $16 per hour for all employers. View blog post
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June 6, 2024

New York State Budget Brings Employment-Related Developments

The recent passage of the New York state budget brought with it a range of employment-related developments, as well as the notable omission of an expected change. These include the following:

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Healthcare worker looking through a microscope.
June 5, 2024

Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed Until July 1, 2024

As we previously reported, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 525, which provides a tiered approach for minimum wages for the state's healthcare workers. View blog post
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June 5, 2024

Washington, D.C., Wage Transparency Law Set to Take Effect

On June 30, 2024, in Washington, D.C., the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (Act) will go into effect after surviving a 30-day congressional review period. View blog post
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May 24, 2024

Washington Expands Equal Pay Law To Cover All Protected Classes

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Substitute House Bill 1905 on March 28, 2024, broadening the scope of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA).

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Labor & Employment, people in an office setting
May 20, 2024

Federal Wage Hour Watchdog Weighs in on Employers’ AI Use

Employers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems to monitor employee activities ranging from schedules and timecards to performance.

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Workplace
May 20, 2024

Los Angeles County Approves Fair Workweek Ordinance

The county of Los Angeles' new Fair Workweek Ordinance will take effect on July 1, 2025. View blog post
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May 13, 2024

California Supreme Court Permits Good Faith Belief Defense on Wage Statement Violations

An employee who suffers injury due to an employer's "knowing and intentional failure" to comply with wage statement requirements is entitled to penalties. View blog post
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