News & Analysis

Draft legislation limits employer action on off-work marijuana use; penalizes employer consideration of arrests or convictions for marijuana offenses in any jurisdiction.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued three new opinion letters on March 14, 2019.

This 15-minute video presentation covers what this means for employers and next steps to take.

It appears there is a movement afoot in Ontario to change behavior around the classification of employees as independent contractors.

While not recognizing discrimination based upon sexual orientation or gender identity as protected under the Missouri Human Rights Act, the Missouri Supreme Court has issued two separate opinions that expand protection of LGBTQ individuals under the MHRA.

Declaring it the “most expansive paid family leave time and benefits in the nation,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Assembly Bill (AB) 3975 into law on February 19, 2019.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued one of the most significant FLSA appellate decisions in recent years.

Philadelphia's Fair Workweek Employment Standards Ordinance, effective January 1, 2020, imposes significant hiring, scheduling, and compensation duties on large retail, hospitality and food service businesses.

California's revised sexual harassment training law presents new challenges for the staffing firm industry and its diverse working environments.

Japan recently made significant revisions to its labor laws. Most of the amendments take effect in April 2019. Employers that have operations in Japan need to take immediate action to comply with the new requirements.