Employment & Labor Law Archives - Gallagher & Kennedy

Supreme Court: Federal Law Prohibits Discrimination In Employment On Basis Of Sexual Orientation And Gender IdentityNewsletter

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (Bostock v. Clayton County). Federal Law/Supreme Court’s Decision Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 is… More

The CARES Act for Employers; Possible Means of Business SurvivalNewsletter

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The CARES Act for Employers; Possible Means of Business Survival The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” includes several components of critical importance to employers who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The most significant employment‑related provisions of… More

Families First Coronavirus Response ActNewsletter

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The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act,” signed into law on March 18, applies to all employers with fewer than 500 employees. The Act takes effect “not later than 15 days” after signing. In the absence of other action, therefore, the Act will take… More

Coronavirus and Arizona Employers: Keep Calm, and Sanitize OnNewsletter

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Are you (or your employees) anxious about the “Coronavirus?” Take heart; dealing with the situation in a responsible and legal manner is not that difficult. CDC Recommendations The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have publicized some straightforward, common… More

Franchise Industry Win: McDonald’s not a Joint Employer of Franchisee EmployeesNewsletter

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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

DOL Tightening Standards on “White Collar” Exemptions From OvertimeNewsletter

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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 Federal Court Rules for Medical Marijuana Cardholder in Wrongful Discharge CaseNewsletter

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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

Employers Beware; EEO 1 Reporting Obligations in FluxNewsletter

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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

Recent Arizona Case Highlights Risk of Personal Liability for Owners, Managers on FLSA ClaimsNewsletter

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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

Am I Required to Give Employees Time Off to Vote?Newsletter

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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