New York Non-Exempt Employee Rules
The New York Labor Commissioner recently issued a ruling that non-exempt employees must be paid an hourly rate. This law is in contrast to the federal FLSA and most state…
Read Full Article
Limits on California Kin Care
The California Supreme Court recently ruled that employees are not entitled to unlimited time off to care for family members who are ill. Under the California Kin Care law…
Read Full Article
Federal Court Allows Tip Pooling
Under a recent court ruling, a restaurant employer may require servers to pool tips and even distribute a portion of that tip pool to cooks, dishwashers, supervisors and other employees…
Read Full Article
Fragrance Sensitivity a Disability Under ADA
A recent court ruling means that some employers will have to ban perfume, cologne and other scents in the workplace. In McBride v. City of Detroit, senior city planner…
Read Full Article
New ADA Guidelines for Fragrance Sensitivity
Employers need to be aware that allergies to fragrance or multiple chemical sensitivities can be disabilities under ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act. This was amply illustrated in a…
Read Full Article