AFFORDABLE CARE ACT NOTICE REQUIREMENT On October 1, 2013, individuals and small businesses will have the opportunity to enroll in the Health...
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Executives’ Liability for Wages and Hours Violations
SECOND CIRCUIT FINDS CEO INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE FOR WAGES AND HOURS VIOLATIONS Although it is common for owners and officers of organizations to be...
Should we Classify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors?
Classification of individuals hired to perform work is one of the tasks employers often do without full knowledge of the criteria. By misclassifying...
Do I Have to Pay Interns?
Many employers hire unpaid interns thinking it is a win-win situation; the intern learns the ropes of the industry and the employer receives free...
Do We Need an Employee Handbook?
An employee handbook is one of the most beneficial tools an employer has to communicate company policies and provide legal protection. The handbook...
The Supreme Court Requires “But-For” Causation for Title VII Retaliation Claims
Retaliation claims are one of the most popular types of claims filed in the field of employment law. In fact, 38% of all charges filed with the EEOC...
New York Passes New Minimum Wage Increase
In March 2013, the New York State Legislature passed a law which will increase the State's minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $9.00 per hour over...
Definition of “Supervisor” Limited in Title VII Harassment Cases
In one of two landmark employment law decisions issued this term, Vance v. Ball State University, No. 11-556 (June 24, 2013), the U.S. Supreme Court...
Connecticut Passes New Minimum Wages Increase
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, the Connecticut House of Representatives approved a bill to increase the state's minimum wage, which was passed by the...
New York City Passes Earned Sick Time Act
On May 8, 2013, the New York City Council passed the Earned Sick Time Act (the "Act"), which requires private employers in New York City to provide...
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