A UK exit under the prime minister's proposed deal would mean the UK would enter into a transitional period that was initially anticipated to last until at least December 2020 — though this deadline will almost certainly be pushed back given the current delay to the UK’s withdrawal. During...
laws around providing meal and rest breaks to employees is essential in maintaining compliance. This guide outlines the rules under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To see the laws in individual states, please visit our HR Laws & Regulations resource. An Overview of Federal Break Laws ...
New Laws Crack Down on Misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), or ‘gagging clauses’, have been under intense scrutiny on account of stories that they are used to cover up workplace abuse. In response, the government has promised new legislation to tackle the mi...
For the second year in a row, California has avoided being “the worst in the nation,” but still managed to secure the unenviable third position on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s (“ATRF”) Annual Judicial Hellholes List.
Break Time Federal law does not require breaks, but many state and local laws do. When you do get one, however, the FLSA typically requires that you be paid for this time. It also counts this time toward the number of hours you worked that week. These are usually 20 minutes or less....
Owners of physical therapy practices, managers, and supervisors (especially those involved in hiring, firing, and the application of benefits) should be aware of the federal laws that control their actions and should take the time to review the EEOC's rules and regulations. Civil Rights Act of...
Ultimately, however, Examiner Garcia ruled that the Association failed to establish the existence of a past practice to post materials at all department break room bulletin boards, in addition to the single union designated bulletin board. As a result, the union could not...
Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 1, 2025, employers in Illinois must be poised to comply with the looming changes to a host of existing and newly enacted employment laws. The changes reflect the state’s ongoing expansion of workers’ rights and addressing issues of employment discrimination, harassme...
As employment law experts for businesses, we’re always up to date with the latest employment laws and developments that can affect you – and we don’t just keep that information to ourselves. Our resources are a great way to get a better insight into key areas of employment law and HR...
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