Employees of eight McDonald’s franchises in California sued McDonald’s and the franchisee that owned the eight franchised locations for alleged failure to pay overtime and provide required meal and rest breaks. McDonald’s was sued on a joint employer liability theory. … More
The U.S. Department of Labor issued regulations this week that will have the effect of making more “white‑collar” workers eligible for overtime. White-collar exemptions from overtime Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act most workers are eligible for overtime when… More
Arizona employers who utilize workplace drug testing policies need to be aware of a recent case in which a federal court ruled that an employer violated state law when it terminated a “medical marijuana cardholder” solely on the basis of… More
A federal court ruling on Monday, March 4, has the potential to significantly impact larger employers’ annual EEO reporting obligations. EEO‑1 reporting obligations Under the federal Civil Rights Act, employers with 100 or more workers (and federal contractors with 50 or more workers)… More
As most business owners and managers know, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act requires all covered employers to pay overtime compensation to any non-exempt employee who works more than 40 hours in a week. A recent Arizona case illustrates the… More
As public momentum builds toward state and federal elections on Tuesday, November 6, it can be important for Arizona employers to be aware of their own legal obligations in relation to voting rights. Taking time off to vote Arizona law… More
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