The Ninth Circuit (en banc) recently ruled on a group of consolidated cases that may have an impact on how the company decides to pay its tipped employees going forward. You may have heard of this decision, as the ruling… More
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement has renewed its efforts to crack down on illegal immigration in the Trump era. As part of these enforcement efforts, ICE has increased audits of employers, with the plan being to increase such work-site enforcement… More
In its most significant employment law ruling in decades, the U.S. Supreme Court held on May 21 that arbitration agreements in which employees also waive the right to pursue class or collective relief are enforceable (Epic Sys. Corp. v. Lewis).… More
Job descriptions—usually seen as just another task on the to-do list for HR professionals—are generally an underused resource. But you can rely on them for a variety of reasons, including recruiting, performance reviews, reasonable accommodations, and employee classification. The often… More
A tragic car wreck leaves your client with catastrophic injuries or, even worse, the loss of a loved one. They have a case worth millions of dollars. And the defendant has little or no insurance. Where do they turn? The… More
Arizona employers have been kept on their toes this year, with the increase in minimum wage, implementation of the paid sick time requirement, and revised I-9 Forms to name a few. Gallagher & Kennedy has kept abreast of these changes… More
Record-breaking temperatures—the likes of which we really haven’t seen since 1990—take a toll on everyone. This year’s summer heat has even grounded planes amid fears that tires could melt or gauges could be compromised. As the temperatures continue to soar,… More
For more than 30 years, Mr. Shill has helped businesses and business owners comply with government regulations, navigate government investigations, and build wealth through business transactions and long-term planning. He has significant experience in federal and state tax compliance and… More
Remember when you received an email from a hapless Nigerian Prince? In this classic scam the sender claimed to be a member of a royal family or a government official. In a personal encounter with one of these emails, I… More
Good Minutes are Like Free Throws – They Only Look Easy Meeting minutes are a critical component of good corporate record keeping, but preparing meeting minutes can be deceptively difficult. After all, how hard can it be to take notes… More