Vanna White is M-A-D
With the departure of long time host Pat Sajak from Wheel of Fortune, an interesting fact has emerged: Vanna White, the most famous user of the alphabet in the world, has not received a raise in almost 20 years. She … Read More
Holy Guacamole! Tacos, a Priest and the DOL
Who knew employment law could read like a Monty Python sketch? This DOL investigation does! In the course of its wage and hour investigation over overtime violations and a subsequent lawsuit, the DOL heard unforgettable testimony. Funny not funny: Taqueria … Read More
Nobody Likes Independent Contractors Anymore
The drum beat against the use of independent contractors continues. Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board reinstated the Obama-era FedEx standard for employee classification. It is a long-expected ruling which impacts the independent contractor test for many employers. WHAT HAPPENED? … Read More
The NLRB Is A Non-Compete Hater: Should You Worry?
Now what? The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released a memo yesterday slamming the use of non-competes. Does this sound familiar? Maybe, because a memo asserting that provisions in severance agreements violate Section 7 … Read More
Those Remote Form I9 Days Are Ending
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) announced COVID-19 flexibilities on remote onboarding will end July 31, 2023. All employees onboarded remotely must have in person verification of their identity and the employment documentation used … Read More