We have experienced a watershed change in the law this week and its ripples will move outward in ever widening circles for years to come. This is, naturally, the decision
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Save Local Business Act Passes House: Legislative Narrowing of a Judicial Doctrine
I recently blogged about this possibility and now it has come to fruition. The House of Representatives has passed a proposal to walk back the Obama USDOL initiative to expand…
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House Republicans Introduce Joint Employer Legislation To Overturn Browning-Ferris
The joint employer possibility is a dangerous one for employers, as two related (or semi-related) entities may be held liable for overtime monies if the hours worked by employees at…
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Use Of Preemption Defense In Wage-Hour Lawsuit May Kill Entire Action
When I am faced with a wage suit, whether individual or class action, I always look for a “magic bullet” a quick fix, a tactic that might make the entire…
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