June 10, 2021 – Client Advisories
Massachusetts Becomes Latest State to Enact COVID-19 Sick Leave
Act Now Advisory
Gregory Keating, Francesco A. DeLuca, Jenna D. Russell
May 26, 2021 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Gender Pay Gap Stagnant Over Past Decade, Data Shows”
Law360 Employment Authority
May 7, 2021 – Article
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Providing Paid Time Off for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Dean R. Singewald II
April 2, 2021 – Client Advisories
The American Rescue Plan Keeps the FFCRA Voluntary but Expands Paid Leave
Act Now Advisory
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, Cynthia J. Park
March 15, 2021 – Client Advisories
New York Employers Must Now Provide Employees with Paid Leave to Get Vaccinated
Act Now Advisory
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Steven M. Swirsky, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper
March 15, 2021 – Client Advisories
Update: Colorado Issues Clarifying Rules on Public Health Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Act Now Advisory
Jeffrey M. Landes, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, Cynthia J. Park
March 15, 2021 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “U.S. Faces Double Damages Threat for Unpaid Work in Shutdowns”
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
March 11, 2021 – In the News
Jeffrey Ruzal Quoted in “Are Bonuses to Front-Line Workers Included in Overtime Calculations?”
SHRM
March 8, 2021 – Client Advisories
Los Angeles County Passes “Hero Pay” Ordinance
Act Now Advisory
Adam C. Abrahms, Jonathan Assia
January 26, 2021 – Client Advisories
Roadmap to Compliance: Major Employment Laws Effective as of January 2021 and Beyond
Act Now Advisory
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Ann Knuckles Mahoney, Jennifer L. Nutter, Eduardo J. Quiroga
January 21, 2021 – Article
Telecommuting Agreement Drafting Considerations: Part 2
Law360 Employment Authority
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
January 21, 2021 – In the News
Adam Abrahms Quoted in “‘Hero Pay’ for Frontline Grocery Store Workers”
FOX 11 Los Angeles
January 20, 2021 – Article
Telecommuting Agreement Drafting Considerations: Part 1
Law360 Employment Authority
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
January 19, 2021 – Article
What’s in President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 American Rescue Plan?
Workforce Bulletin Blog
Garen E. Dodge, Susan Gross Sholinsky
January 12, 2021 – In the News
Maxine Adams Quoted in “3 Timekeeping Tips for Employers with Remote Workers”
Law360 Employment Authority
January 12, 2021 – Client Advisories
Los Angeles County Passes Proposal to Mandate $5 per Hour “Hero Pay” Increase for Food and Drugstore Employees
Act Now Advisory
Adam C. Abrahms, Jonathan Assia
December 24, 2020 – Client Advisories
California Imposes Sweeping COVID-19 Requirements on Employers Related to Prevention, Notification, Reporting, Testing, Mandatory Quarantine Periods, and Pay Continuation
Act Now Advisory
Robert J. O’Hara, Deanna L. Ballesteros, Jennifer L. Nutter, Scarlett L. Freeman
October 22, 2020 – Article
Industry Voices—Employment Litigation Risks Due to the Pandemic That Healthcare Employers Should Know
Fierce Healthcare
James J. Oh, Kellie Y. Chen
October 5, 2020 – Article
Wage and Hour Considerations When Developing Modified Work Arrangements in Light of COVID-19
TLNT
Ann Knuckles Mahoney
September 24, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Pandemic Pay Issues for Wage and Hour Lawyers to Watch”
Law360
September 17, 2020 – Client Advisories
DOL Reaffirms, Revises, and/or Clarifies the FFCRA Rule Provisions Invalidated by Federal Court
Act Now Advisory
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Denise Dadika
September 11, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “4 Tips to Help Employers Track Pandemic Telework”
Law360
September 9, 2020 – Newsletters
#WorkforceWednesday: Questions Continue on Payroll Tax Deferral, Guidance on Compensating Remote Workers, New Voting Leave Policies
September 7, 2020 – In the News
Jeffrey Ruzal Quoted in “Remote Workers Pay Cooling Bills or Sweat Out Summer Heat at Home”
Marketplace
September 1, 2020 – In the News
Jeffrey Ruzal Quoted in “DOL Gives Employers Options for Reimbursing Delivery Drivers”
SHRM
September 1, 2020 – Article
U.S. DOL Provides Guidance on Employers’ Obligation to Compensate Remote Workers
Workforce Bulletin Blog
Maxine Neuhauser
August 28, 2020 – Article
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Teleworking
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Maxine Adams
August 25, 2020 – Article
Executing FLSA-Compliant Timekeeping Policies
Law360
Jeffrey M. Landes, Ann Knuckles Mahoney
July 27, 2020 – In the News
David Garland Quoted in “Employer Liability Shield Makes Debut in GOP Virus Proposal”
Law360
July 24, 2020 – Article
The U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on Leave and Wage & Hour Issues Confronting Employers as They Reopen for Business
Workforce Bulletin Blog
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Garen E. Dodge
July 14, 2020 – Article
Epstein Becker Green Introduces Two New Tools to Assist Employers in Preparing for Federal Wage and Hour Investigations
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun, Paul DeCamp, Jeffrey H. Ruzal
July 1, 2020 – Article
Seattle Mandates Temporary Premium Pay and Other Benefits for Certain Gig Economy Workers During Pandemic
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Kevin R. Vozzo
July 1, 2020 – Article
Time Is Money: A Quick Wage-Hour Tip on … Determining Part-Time Employees for Benefits Eligibility
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Rina Fujii
June 26, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Virus Link to ‘Double Damages’ Rollback Skewered by Obama Alums”
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
June 23, 2020 – Article
Are Retailers Required to Compensate Non-Exempt Store Associates for Temperature Checks?
Independent Retailer
Jeffrey H. Ruzal
June 10, 2020 – Article
Are COVID-19 Temperature Screenings Compensable Time for Non-Exempt Employees?
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun, Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
June 9, 2020 – Article
Cos. Should Consider Paying For Temperature Check Time
Law360
Michael S. Kun, Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
June 4, 2020 – Article
Considerations for Employers Using Virus Prevention Tech
Law360
Adam S. Forman, Nathaniel M. Glasser, Karen Mandelbaum, Robert J. O’Hara, Matthew Savage Aibel, Elizabeth Scarola
June 2, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Wage and Hour Litigation Issues Loom for Employers”
Business Insurance
May 29, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “First Responder Overtime Virus Pay at Risk Under DOL Rule: Union”
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
May 28, 2020 – Article
8 COVID-19-Related Myths Employers Might Have Heard
Daily Journal
Michael S. Kun
May 27, 2020 – Newsletters
#WorkforceWednesday: Wage and Hour Class Litigation, OSHA Guidance, Hiring from a Competitor
May 27, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Paid-Leave Promise Turns ‘Mirage’ for Most Workers in Pandemic”
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
May 27, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “DOL Looks to Beat Congress’ Review Clock with 3 New Rules”
Law360
May 20, 2020 – Article
Inoculating Against Wage and Hour Class Litigation Related to COVID-19
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jonathan M. Brenner, Paul DeCamp, James J. Oh
May 20, 2020 – Article
INSIGHT: Inoculating Against Covid-19 Related Wage and Hour Class Litigation
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
Jonathan M. Brenner, Paul DeCamp, James J. Oh
May 14, 2020 – Article
“Employees Won’t Sue Over Alleged Wage-Hour Violations Occurring During the COVID-19 Crisis!” – and Six Other Myths
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Michael S. Kun
May 13, 2020 – Article
Workplace Safety Class Claims Loom as Cos. Plan to Reopen
Law360
David W. Garland, Robert J. O’Hara
May 13, 2020 – Article
5 Considerations for the ‘Tele-Summer Job’ Season
HR Dive
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Adriana S. Kosovych, Carly Baratt
May 7, 2020 – In the News
Susan Gross Sholinsky Quoted in “Counting on Loan Forgiveness? What You Need to Know”
Inc.
May 4, 2020 – In the News
David Garland Quoted in “Wages, COVID-19 Tests Pose Hurdles as Employers Reopen”
Law360
April 24, 2020 – Client Advisories
New COVID-19 Stimulus Measure Provides More Aid for Small Businesses, Health Care Providers, and Testing
Act Now Advisory
John D. Barry, Arthur J. Fried, Andrew Kaplan
April 24, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Companies Missing Payroll Is Next Front in Virus Enforcement”
Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report
April 9, 2020 – Article
CARES Act May Propel Gig Economy Employment Law Shift
Law360
Kevin R. Vozzo
April 9, 2020 – Client Advisories
Mayor Garcetti Replaces and Supersedes LA City Council’s Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Ordinance and Adds Additional Requirements for Essential Businesses
Act Now Advisory
Adam C. Abrahms, Brock Olson
April 7, 2020 – Client Advisories
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Temporary Rule on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Act Now Advisory
Susan Gross Sholinsky, Nathaniel M. Glasser, Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper
April 6, 2020 – In the News
Jeffrey Landes Quoted in “Paid Sick Leave Policies in the Spotlight as COVID-19 Concerns Mount for Frontline Workers”
Waste Dive
April 6, 2020 – Article
Wondering How to Retain Employees Without Going Bankrupt During the COVID-19 Crisis? Independent Contractor Reclassification Is Not the Answer
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
April 2, 2020 – Article
U.S. DOL Renews Its Request to, and Extends the Deadline for, Employers and Employees to Comment on the DOL’s Recent Interpretive Guidance That It Issued in Connection with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal
March 30, 2020 – Client Advisories
Los Angeles City Council Passes Mandated Supplemental Paid Sick Leave and Other COVID-19 Legislation
Act Now Advisory
Adam C. Abrahms, Brock Olson
March 30, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Punching In: Virus Relief Requires Big Decisions from Employers”
Bloomberg Law Daily Labor Report
March 30, 2020 – Article
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Opinion Letters Clarifying Regular Rate Principles
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Adriana S. Kosovych, Carly Baratt
March 28, 2020 – Client Advisories
The CARES Act: What Employers Need to Know (Part I)
Act Now Advisory
Garen E. Dodge, Sharon L. Lippett, Traycee Ellen Klein, John Houston Pope, John D. Barry
March 27, 2020 – Client Advisories
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Publishes COVID-19 FAQs
Act Now Advisory
Deanna L. Ballesteros, Jennifer L. Nutter, Brock J. Seraphin
March 25, 2020 – Article
Connecticut Department of Labor Issues Guidance to Employers Facing COVID-19 Issues
Workforce Bulletin Blog
Peter M. Stein, Deborah Cannavino, Carol J. Faherty
March 25, 2020 – Article
Illinois’ “Stay at Home” Order: A Checklist for Operating During COVID-19
Workforce Bulletin Blog
Peter A. Steinmeyer, Susan Gross Sholinsky, Brian E. Spang, Amy Bharj, Kathleen A. Barrett, Kellie Y. Chen & Michelle G. Marks
March 25, 2020 – Article
U.S DOL Solicits Employers and Employees for Comments in Connection with Impending Implementation of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal
March 25, 2020 – Article
Work from Home Policies During COVID-19: Limiting Non-Exempt Employee Compensation for Waiting Time and On-Call Time
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt
March 20, 2020 – Article
Employees Telecommuting During Public Health Crisis May Be Entitled to Expense Reimbursement
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Kevin R. Vozzo
March 19, 2020 – Article
Employers Facing Layoffs Need to Be Mindful of State Laws Regarding Final Pay
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper, Michael S. Kun
March 18, 2020 – In the News
Paul DeCamp Quoted in “Virus-Relief Bill’s Paid Leave Boost Poses Enforcement Test”
Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report
March 16, 2020 – Client Advisories
Department of Labor Issues OSHA, Wage/Hour, and FMLA Guidance Addressing COVID-19
Act Now Advisory
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Denise M. Dadika, Maxine H. Neuhauser, Eduardo J. Quiroga
March 13, 2020 – In the News
Jeffrey Ruzal Quoted in “Telework Takes Center Stage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic”
Law360
Jeffrey H. Ruzal
March 12, 2020 – Article
Prospectively Reducing Workweeks for Overtime Exempt Employees – with a Commensurate Reduction in Salary – Does Not Necessarily Destroy the Exemption
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Brian E. Spang
March 10, 2020 – Article
COVID-19, Work-from-Home Policies, and Maintaining Wage and Hour Compliance
Wage and Hour Defense Blog
Jeffrey H. Ruzal, Carly Baratt