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Employed by more than one employer? Wondering whether they share liability for each other’s failures? The United States Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new interpretation regarding the practice, expanding the range of employers who are potentially liable for legal violations involving “jointly employed” workers.  (view DOL interpretation) What is Joint Employment? Joint employment…

The state of New York implemented a meaningful minimum wage increase on December 31, 2015, following updated state legislation. This law directly improved pay for many hourly employees, especially workers in service and tipped roles. The minimum wage increased from $8.75 to $9.00 per hour, placing New York $1.75 above the federal minimum wage of…

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is preparing new guidance on pregnancy discrimination. Lawsuits around workplace bias against pregnant workers have risen fast. The agency now aims to clarify employer duties under major labor laws. This pregnancy discrimination guideline update will address gaps in the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The…