Sep 26, 2023 | Compliance
Running a small or midsize business involves a myriad of responsibilities, including compliance with employment laws that protect the rights of your workforce. A recent case involving a business, operating as a gas station, convenience store, and fast food franchise...
Sep 26, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent case that serves as a warning to small and midsize business owners, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has successfully recovered more than $1.6 million in back wages and liquidated damages for 188 workers who were misclassified as independent contractors...
Sep 26, 2023 | Compliance
Maintaining compliance with employment laws is paramount for any business, regardless of its size. Recent developments surrounding a Washington-based supermarket chain serve as a stark reminder of the consequences that can result from violating labor regulations. The...
Sep 25, 2023 | Compliance
By Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris, Stephanie E. Satterfield, Samia M. Kirmani, Michael R. Hatcher & Michael D. Thomas with Jackson Lewis P.C Plaintiffs need not allege discrimination with respect to an “ultimate employment decision” under Title VII of the Civil...
Sep 25, 2023 | Compliance
Caring for elderly adults and individuals with disabilities is not only a noble endeavor but also a responsibility that should uphold ethical and legal employment practices. A recent case involving a senior living and care center in Hawaii, serves as a stark reminder...
Sep 25, 2023 | Compliance
By Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg & Jenna E. Eurell with Jackson Lewis P.C Body Warehouse, processing, and distribution facilities serve a crucial role in many retailers’ supply chains (especially those relying primarily on e-commerce), as such facilities provide...
