In November 2016, Washington voters approved Initiative Measure No. 1433 (“IM 1433”) which provides for an incremental increase to the state minimum wage as of January 1, 2017 and also provides for paid sick leave benefits beginning January 1, 2018. The stated intent behind IM 1443 is expressed in the initiative as follows:
Increases To New York Minimum Wage And Salary Thresholds
While the Department of Labor may have stayed any national increases to the minimum exemption salary thresholds for the time being, New York employers have not been granted the same reprieve. Effective December 31, 2016, the New York Department of Labor announced incremental increases to its minimum wage laws. With the increased minimum wages, increases
Don’t Throw Out Your Class-Action Waivers Just Yet
The United States Supreme Court decided last week to resolve a split in the lower courts as to whether the National Labor Relations Act (“Act”) preempts class-action waiver clauses in arbitration agreements between employers and their employees. This is an important development, as the use of such waivers in arbitration agreements (if permissible) can drastically
New Year, New Laws
Happy New Year! The new year frequently marks new changes in the law, and this year is no exception. There are several important changes that went into effect on January 1st. Here are some of the major changes that went into effect on January 1, 2017:
- Minimum Wage Change: On January 1
Things You Hope You Will Never Need to Know: Liability Arising from Serious Workplace Injury
Liability arising from serious workplace injury can be divided into four general categories: (1) worker’s compensation; (2) administrative agency (OSHA); (3) criminal liability; and (4) other civil liabilities.
- Worker’s Compensation
Worker’s compensation is, for the most part, a strict liability system -any bona fide workplace injury, regardless of cause – is covered.
The worker’s compensation