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U.S. Supreme Court rules high-earning professionals are not overtime-exempt if paid hourly | JD Supra
In an opinion issued on February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court held that high-earning professionals must be paid on a salary basis in order to qualify for overtime exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This ruling underscores the importance of the salary-basis requirement to overtime exemption tests under the FLSA, and reminds employers to ensure that their payroll practices meet this requirement for employees otherwise classified as exempt.
U.S. Supreme Court rules high-earning professionals are not overtime-exempt if paid hourly
In an opinion issued on February 22, 2023, the Supreme Court held that high-earning professionals must be paid on a salary basis in order to qualify for overtime exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This ruling underscores the importance of the salary-basis requirement to overtime exemption tests under the FLSA, and reminds employers to ensure that their payroll practices meet this requirement for employees otherwise classified as exempt.
OFCCP extends deadline for federal contractors to object to release of their EEO-1 data | JD Supra
In response to concerns raised by the federal contractor community, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced that it is extending the deadline for contractors to file objections to the release of their EEO-1 data pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. Objections are now due October 19, 2022 (they were originally due on September 19, 2022).
Federal contractors have until September 19, 2022 to object to OFCCP release of EEO-1 data | JD Supra
On August 19, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that it received a request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to release EEO-1 data submitted by federal contractors and first tier subcontractors between 2016 and 2020. Contractors that want to protect their data from disclosure have until September 19, 2022 to file objections with OFCCP. Contractors should promptly review their 2016 to 2020 EEO-1 filings and determine whether to file an objection.
SEC issues proposal to amend rules to incentivise whistleblowers | JD Supra
On February 10, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to Exchange Act Rules 21F-3 and 6, which govern the implementation of its whistleblower program. These amendments increase the SEC’s capacity to grant awards to whistleblowers, and are intended to incentivize whistleblowers to report potential violations of law to the SEC.
To fight bias, first-of-its-kind New York law regulates tech-enabled employment decisions | JD Supra
The law, codified at N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 20-870 et seq., prohibits employers and employment agencies from using “automated employment decision tools” in New York City to screen candidates for employment or assess employees for promotions unless such tools have been subject to independent bias audits, the results of which must be summarized and posted publicly on the employers’ or employment agencies’ websites.
D.C. requires paid COVID-19 vaccination leave, extends DCFMLA leave for COVID-19-related reasons | JD Supra
The Emergency Act amends the D.C. Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 (ASSLA) and the DCFMLA. Because it is an emergency measure, the Act is currently in effect for only 90 days. However, it will likely be extended by additional legislation currently pending before the D.C. Council. Here is what employers need to know about the new law.
New York to require private employers to notify employees of electronic monitoring | JD Supra
On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation amending the state civil rights law to add a new provision requiring employers who engage in electronic monitoring to notify workers of such.
New York dramatically expands whistleblower protection law with sweeping amendments | JD Supra
On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation enhancing the protections available to individuals who claim retaliation for reporting alleged employer wrongdoing. The legislation (S.4394A/A.5144A) amends NY Labor Law Section 140 (Section 140), which prohibits retaliation by employers against whistleblowers.
Washington and Oregon join California in mandating vaccination for health care workers | JD Supra
On August 9, 2021, Washington state announced that it will be requiring state employees and in state health care workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, which was followed by a similar announcement from Oregon on August 19, 2021.
NY DOL publishes Hero Act standards and prevention plans, but immediate implementation not necessary
On July 7, 2021, the New York Department of Labor (DOL) published the NY Hero Act airborne infectious disease exposure prevention standard (the Standard) and industry-specific model airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans as required under the NY Hero Act (the Act).
Legal implications of remote work arrangements: perspectives from the U.S., UK, and France | JD Supra
In light of the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, employers have made adjustments to facilitate remote working, with some considering maintaining expanded remote work policies even after government restrictions are lifted. However, employers should be aware of several legal issues and considerations that may apply when employees work from home and that “home” is located in another state or country. This post covers issues for employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
New York set to amend the New York Hero Act | JD Supra
As we previously discussed, on May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the NY Hero Act (the Act) into law, codifying health and safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 7, 2021, the New York State Legislature passed amendments (the Amendments) to the Act to address certain ambiguities, in particular regarding the logistics of complying with the Act’s terms.
Santa Clara County now requires employers to inquire about, and keep records regarding, employees’ vaccination status | JD Supra
On May 18, 2021, Santa Clara County, California, issued a health order imposing new and significant obligations on employers in light of the increasing number of individuals that are being vaccinated against COVID-19. The most significant requirement under the new health order, which went into effect on May 19, 2021, is that employers must inquire into, and continue to keep track of, the vaccination status of all personnel.
Masks must stay on for now in California and Los Angeles County | JD Supra
As we recently discussed, last week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced guidance that loosened its COVID-19 rules for facial coverings and social distancing for fully vaccinated individuals. However, the CDC guidance was not intended to override, and explicitly made such guidance subject to, federal, state, or local rules.
New York set to require new workplace health and safety protections
On April 21, 2021, both houses of the New York Legislature announced passage of the NY Hero Act, which will require employers to implement extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Cuomo is expected to sign the Act into law in the coming weeks. The NY Hero Act will go into effect 30 days after the Governor signs it into law.
OSHA issues guidance on when employers should record adverse vaccine reactions
On April 20, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its FAQs with guidance stating that employers who require their employees to get vaccinated as a condition of employment may need to record employees’ adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine on OSHA work-related illness logs. OSHA generally requires most employers to keep records of certain work-related injuries and illnesses in OSHA 300 and OSHA 300A forms.
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