Higher Wages and Paid Sick Leave for All – Arizona Passes Proposition 206
November 09, 2016
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In keeping with what has become a nationwide trend, Arizona voters approved the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Initiative (“Proposition 206”), a ballot measure that incrementally increases the minimum wage, and requires employers to provide paid sick leave. The measure passed by a ma
Continue Reading →Upcoming Changes to Occupational Safety and Health Regulations
October 24, 2016
On May 12, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published new final rules impacting employers. These rules affect the reporting of workplace injuries, and may also require employers to reevaluate various policies. The most significant changes are summarized
Continue Reading →Local Ban the Box Legislation – The Next Big Push to Limit Background Checks
October 24, 2016
In April 2012 the EEOC issued guidance on the use of an applicant’s criminal history in making hiring decisions. This guidance has been followed by a rush of “Ban the Box” or “Fair Chance” legislation across the nation. These state and municipal laws prohibit employers from inquiring
Continue Reading →Arizona Law Now Makes It Easier To Establish Independent Contractor Status
August 25, 2016
Arizona recently passed a law that provides businesses greater certainty with respect to their independent contractors’ employment status. Specifically, it creates a mechanism for independent contractors to acknowledge they are not employees, and have no entitlement to unemployment be
Continue Reading →EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding Transgender Employees
May 19, 2016
The EEOC recently issued guidance regarding employers' obligations with respect to transgender employees. Key points: “Transgender” refers to people whose gender identity and/or expression is different from the sex assigned to them at birth (e.g., the sex listed on their birth certif
Continue Reading →Department of Labor Raises White Collar Salary Threshold
May 19, 2016
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Department of Labor released the final rule updating overtime regulations. The final rule, which is effective on December 1, 2016, includes the following key provisions: The salary threshold for “white collar” workers will more than double from $45
Continue Reading →Defend Trade Secrets Act Requires Employer Action
May 13, 2016
On May 12, 2016 President Barack Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”). The new law basically does two things of significance: first, it gives Federal District Courts original jurisdiction over trade secret disputes, and second, it provides procedures that will a
Continue Reading →Businesses Beware – Misclassifying Workers Can Be Uber-Expensive
July 06, 2015
The California Labor Commission recently ruled that an Uber driver from San Francisco is an employee of the Company and not an independent contractor because, although Uber did not control her schedule, she performed services integral to Uber’s business and Uber controlled other criti
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