By John E. Thompson Some recent headline items touch upon matters of continuing concern when it comes to wage & hour issues: Hypocrisy on minimum wage … Read more
Beyond the State of the Union: What Does It Mean For Employers?
By Michael J. Lotito Amid the usual litany of aspirational goals and objectives laid out during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Obama … Read more
President to Raise Minimum Wage to $10.10 For Some Federal Workers
President Obama plans to act unilaterally and bypass Congress with an executive order that would raise the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour for some federal … Read more
SeaTac’s New Workplace Ordinance: Here’s Why It’s Hell For Employers
Second of two parts Yesterday, we told you about the City of SeaTac’s novel approach to minimum wage, sick and safe time regulations for employers. We … Read more
SeaTac’s New Workplace Ordinance May be Dante’s 9th Circle of Hell
First of two parts Dante, the Italian poet and author, was famous for numbering the Circles of Hell. In the State of Washington, the City of SeaTac’s new … Read more
New Year, New Settlement: Another Big Payout Over Unpaid Interns
By John E. Thompson As was anticipated in light of the intensified focus upon internships over three years ago, the next stage was a spate of high-profile … Read more
Workplace Legal Issues We May Be Dealing With in 2014
By Carolyn A. Pellegrini Wondering what to expect this year in the employment law world? Take a look at my predictions below. 1. State and local minimum … Read more
Worrying About Lawsuits? You Should Be Focusing on Compliance Instead
By John E. Thompson “Wage-hour lawsuits are booming,” trumpets one recent report after another, and this is certainly true. Yes, the risk of … Read more
Calculating the Tremendous Dollar Value of a Top-performing or Innovative Employee
In professional sports, almost everyone readily agrees that a top-performing athlete is worth their weight in gold. That value is clearly reflected in … Read more
Do Bonuses Really Help Engage Employees?
Bonuses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, flavors, and amounts. Some companies offer regular performance bonuses, including the elusive … Read more