Minimum Wage Increased in Several Cities Across the US Last Weekend on July 1st
Arizona
Minimum Wage Increased in Several Cities Across the US Last Weekend on July 1st

New minimum wage rates took effect on Saturday, July 1st in cities, counties and states across the country. In San Francisco and Los Angeles, the increase…

State Minimum Wage Increases Effective January 1st
Alaska
State Minimum Wage Increases Effective January 1st

State                  Current     Jan 1st    Increase  Alaska                  $8.75         $9.75  …

New Laws in California, Louisiana and Texas Effective January 1, 2016
California
New Laws in California, Louisiana and Texas Effective January 1, 2016

California School Activities Leave Expansion Starts January 1 California’s law allowing unpaid time off for employees to participate in their children’s school or daycare activities…

DOL Issues Guidance on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification
Employee Management
DOL Issues Guidance on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classification

Determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor can be a confusing (and, if done incorrectly, costly) endeavor. Though some employers may…

California Employer LAWlert: Urgent Alert
California
California Employer LAWlert: Urgent Alert

On September 25, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law making California the first state to reach a $10 per hour minimum wage.…