By Kelline R. Linton, Junior Associate. In a recent case decided on January 27, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the time employees spent donning and doffing protective gear was “changing clothes” under 29 U.S.C. § 203(o). Section 203(o) permitted collective bargaining on whether time spent changing clothes would […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
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By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. This winter many areas of the country have had more than the usual number of winter storms resulting in closed schools and businesses. How do closures impact wages for exempt employees who typically get a set amount on each paycheck, regardless of the […]
By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. As expected, in the President’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, he announced that he is raising the minimum wage for workers under federal contracts to $10.10 per hour. The new policy, which will be instituted by executive order, may […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Junior Associate. Minimum wage rates in California, Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island will soon increase due to recent legislation: California: from $8.00 to $9.00 (effective July 1, 2014), and subsequently to $10.00 (effective January 1, 2016); Connecticut: from $8.25 to $8.70 (effective January […]
By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. A federal judge in Florida certified a nationwide collective action against Lowe’s Home Centers on January 10, 2014. The odd thing about this case is that it was brought by HR Managers who claimed they were misclassified as exempt from overtime. The plaintiff […]
By Linda H. Evans, Senior Associate. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced last week that it would not seek U.S. Supreme Court review of a pair of appeals court decisions striking down its rule requiring businesses to hang posters informing workers of their right to unionize. Since the […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Junior Associate. The new federal budget, which became law on December 26, 2013, includes a provision that caps federal reimbursement for contractor compensation at $487,000 annually. This cap applies to both military and civilian contractors, and significantly reduces the highest level of contractor compensation from […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Junior Associate. As the new year begins, Texas employers should ensure their workplace compliance posters are up-to-date and meet all regulatory requirements. Texas requires all employers to display posters containing information on the Texas Payday Law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety […]
By Kelline R. Linton, Junior Associate. The National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year 2014 features several important legislative changes that may soon impact federal contractors. The following are key highlights for 2014: The NDAA replaces funds to cover underfunded combat operations and maintenance programs. The NDAA […]