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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. Subscribe 🡢

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Deadline for California Employer’s Pay Reports Fast Approaches

The deadline to comply with California pay reporting requirements is fast approaching.

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The California Supreme Court Clarifies Compensable Time

The California Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Huerta v. CSI Electrical Contractors addressing three questions from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding Wage Order No. 16 (which applies to certain on-site occupations in the construction, drilling, logging, and mining industries) and the scope of the term "hours worked."

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Arizona District Court Denies Summary Judgment on Joint Employment Relationship Issue

Recently, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona held in Castillo v. Spencer's Air Conditioning & Appliance, Inc., 2024 WL 706939, that while the question of whether an entity is a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a question of law, summary judgment was not appropriate because there were material disputed facts at issue in the analysis of the economic reality of an alleged joint employment relationship.

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March Tip of the Month: Employees May Now Sue Employers for Alleged Violations of the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Leave Law

In an important change, beginning on March 20, 2024, employees may file lawsuits, including class actions, against their employers for alleged violations of New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (the Sick Leave Law), rather than having to rely on agency enforcement actions.

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New Exceptions to California Fast Food Minimum Wage Law

Assembly Bill 1228 took effect on April 1, 2024, addressing, in part, the California fast food minimum wage law.

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Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers in California Set for April 1, 2024

As previously reported, California law (AB 1228) will require fast food workers to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour effective April 1, 2024.

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California Launches $18 Million Program Intended for Wage Theft Investigation

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and the Labor Commissioner's Office launched a program creating opportunities for local prosecutors to obtain funding for wage theft prosecutions.

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Proposed Rule Would Impose Pay Transparency and Salary History Requirements for Federal Contractors

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issued a Proposed Rule, "Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting," on January 30, 2024.

Real Estate and Housing Construction

Sick Leave Payout Rule for Washington Construction Workers Takes Effect

Certain construction workers and other employees in the construction industry must be paid the entire balance of accrued and unused paid sick leave if those workers separate from employment before they reach their 90th day of employment. This requirement, effective January 1, 2024, applies regardless of whether a worker's separation is voluntary or involuntary.

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Washington, D.C., Set To Enact Wage Transparency Law

On January 12, 2024, Washington, D.C., joined the growing list of jurisdictions to enact wage transparency legislation when Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act), formerly known as the Pay Scale and Benefits Disclosure Amendment Act.

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Berkeley, California: New Frequently Asked Questions on the Fair Workweek Ordinance

On January 12, 2024, the Berkeley Fair Work Week Ordinance (Ordinance) became operative.

Road Transportation

The IRS Issues 2024 Optional Standard Mileage Rates

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued their 2024 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes.

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Biden Administration Announces April 2024 Release of Final Rule on FLSA Exemptions

On December 6, 2023, the Biden administration released its Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which provides a semi-annual update on the federal government's regulatory agenda and sets target dates for upcoming rulemaking.

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California Revises Frequently Asked Questions on Paid Sick Leave

The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued updated responses to frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the state's amended paid sick leave law.

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Illinois Minimum Wage Increases on January 1, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Illinois Minimum Wage will rise to $14 per hour for individual who are 18 years and older.