Supreme Court Ruling Validates DOL’s 2010 Interpretation of the APA

04/16/15

The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) did not violate the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”) when it failed to provide the public with notice and an opportunity to comment before it changes its position on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s administrative exemption to loan officers, finding them newly non-exempt.

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Categories: Bulletin News Compliance Corner Federal Compliance Update

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New Seattle Minimum Wage and Wage Theft Ordinances

04/16/15

Two new Seattle ordinances imposing significant workplace changes on employers with employees in the City took effect on April 1, 2015. The highly anticipated and much-discussed Seattle Minimum Wage Ordinance (SMC Ch. 14.19) increases the minimum wage for all employees who perform work within Seattle’s geographic boundaries.

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Categories: Washington

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Oklahoma Poster Update

04/02/15

The Oklahoma Discrimination in Employment section has been updated. There was no actual statute changes that prompted this poster update. The poster that was previously on the website was outdated and needed to be revised. The poster now includes more information regarding exempt employees, enforcement, penalties; employees' remedies and retaliation prohibited, and also more information on where to make your complaints.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (12794)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Oklahoma

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How to Comply with the D.C. Wage Theft Amendment Act

04/02/15

The D.C. Wage Amendment Act’s broad changes to the District of Columbia’s wage and hour laws greatly increase employer obligations, potential penalties, and liability, while creating a cumbersome administrative hearing process. Most significant for many employers are the enhanced timekeeping requirements for non-exempt employees and wage statement requirements for all employees, including exempt employees. The D.C. Mayor’s office has released a model notice which should be provided to employees.

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Categories: Washington, D.C.

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New Ordinance has been Passed in Pennsylvania

04/02/15

New ordinances have been passed in Philadelphia, PA. We have added FAQs for these jurisdictions.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (12178)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Pennsylvania

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A New Sick Leave Ordinance has been passed in Washington

04/02/15

A new ordinance has been passed in Tacoma, Washington. We have added FAQs for these jurisdictions.

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Categories: Washington

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New Sick Leave Law Toolkit Update in New York

04/02/15

We have updated our sick leave toolkit based on additional guidance issued in New York which clarifies some issues that were ambiguous or not addressed in the underlying law.

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New Sick Leave Law Toolkit Update in Oregon

04/02/15

We have updated our sick leave toolkit based on additional guidance issued in Oregon which clarifies some issues that were ambiguous or not addressed in the underlying law.

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Categories: Oregon

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New Sick Leave Law Toolkit Update in District of Columbia

04/02/15

We have updated our sick leave toolkit based on additional guidance issued in the District of Columbia, which clarifies some issues that were ambiguous or not addressed in the underlying law.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (7278)/Comments (0)/

Categories: Washington, D.C.

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