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See allSixth Circuit Adopts New Standard to Decide Whether to Send Notice to Potential FLSA Opt-Ins
In a highly anticipated decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled it will not use the lenient, two-step procedure in deciding whether to authorize sending notice of a collective action to other workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Clark v. A&L Homecare and Training Center, LLC, Nos. 22-3101... More
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Challenging OSHA Violations at Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Is Worth the Effort
It is more important than ever that employers understand the serious long-term, non-monetary consequences of settling or accepting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations. One danger of settling OSHA citations is later being cited for repeat, willful, or failure to abate violations and put on the road to... More
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New Washington Law Regulates Warehouse Distribution Center Worker Quotas
A new Washington law regulating employers’ use of production quotas or production standards for employees working at warehouse distribution centers (House Bill 1762) will go into effect on July 1, 2024. The Washington law is similar to a statute passed in California in 2021 pertaining to large warehouses. Further, New York... More
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Next Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Increase: July 1, 2023
Puerto Rico’s second automatic increase in the minimum wage is July 1, 2023, from $8.50 per hour to $9.50 per hour. With limited exceptions, this increase will apply to all non-exempt employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Act, Act No. 47-2021, was enacted on January 1, 2022. This act... More
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See allStephanie L. Adler-Paindiris Recognized as a Florida Legal Award Honoree
ORLANDO, FL (May 24, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Stephanie L. Adler-Paindiris has been recognized by the Daily Business Review's 2023 Florida Legal Awards in the Distinguished Leaders category. The Daily Business Review hosts its annual Professional Excellence Awards... More
Jackson Lewis Names Daniel D. Barker Managing Principal of Milwaukee and Madison Offices
MILWAUKEE, WI (May 23, 2022) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Daniel D. Barker has been elevated to managing principal of the firm’s Milwaukee and Madison, Wis. offices. Daniel succeeds Mark P. Tilkins, who is relocating to the firm’s Dallas office, where he will be a key... More
Jackson Lewis Expands Orange County Office with Addition of Three Principals
IRVINE, CA (May 15, 2023) Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce three new principals have joined its Orange County office. Christian J. Keeney, Patricia A. Matias and Alis M. Moon join the firm from Ogletree Deakins. “Christian, Patty, and Alis bring an impressive range of experience related to... More