Wage & Hour Developments
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.
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.
Ride-Hail Drivers Lack Standing Under California’s PAGA to Intervene in Overlapping PAGA Case
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.
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).
Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed…Again…Until at Least October 15, 2024
California New Agreement on Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) Reform
Recent District of Arizona Opinions Divided Regarding Judicial Approval of Fair Labor Standards Act Settlements
Minimum Wage in Certain California Localities to Increase July 1, 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:
Minimum Wage for California Healthcare Workers Delayed Until July 1, 2024
Washington, D.C., Wage Transparency Law Set to Take Effect
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).
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.