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See allLabor Department Issues Final Rule on Tip Pooling Amendments, Elimination of ‘20%’ Dual Jobs Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its long-awaited Final Rule addressing who may share tips under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the circumstances under which employers may use a tip credit. The Final Rule will be effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Summary of Final Rule The... More
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Will Trend of Favorable Decisions From Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Last?
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) has issued three new decisions that appear to continue a favorable trend. On December 31, 2020, the quasi-judicial body overseeing enforcement actions by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) vacated a serious citation, overturned a trial judge’s... More
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2020 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review
In 2020, federal and state laws regulating wages and hours of work continued to change and develop, expanding in some areas, and contracting in others. In “2020 Wage & Hour Developments: A Year in Review,” we look back on significant wage and hour developments at the federal and state level. Click here to... More
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EEOC: Non-U.S. Citizen Employees Working Abroad May Be Excluded from OWBPA Disclosures
For years, U.S. employers with international operations have struggled to understand their obligations under the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) when implementing reductions-in-force and group layoffs. In a January 14, 2021, formal opinion letter, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) clarified that non-U.S.... More
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See allBrian L. McDermott Elected to Indiana Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 19, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce Indianapolis Office Managing Principal Brian L. McDermott has been elected to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. As a board member, Brian will support the Association and... More
DMEC Announces Francis P. Alvarez as New Board Member
NEW YORK, NY (January 14, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, and the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), announced two new board members, Francis P. (Frank) Alvarez, Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. and Jeff Oldham, Chief Revenue Officer at Nayya, have joined its Board of... More
Jackson Lewis Reinforces Higher Education Capabilities With Addition of Josh Whitlock and Sarah Ford Neorr in Charlotte and Offers Innovative Title IX Video Training Series
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 14, 2021) Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of Principal Josh Whitlock and Of Counsel Sarah Ford Neorr, both formerly of Parker Poe, to the firm’s Charlotte office. “Josh and Sarah will... More