A New York federal court's finding that the state wage and hour law incorporates federal exceptions to pay for pre-shift time deviated from the decisions of a handful of state high courts and lays a path for Empire State justices to weigh in. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
NY Walk-Time Ruling Departs From Trend In State High Courts - Law360 Employment Authority
A New York federal court's finding that the state wage and hour law incorporates federal exceptions to pay for pre-shift time deviated from the decisions of a handful of state high courts and lays a path for Empire State justices to weigh in, attorneys said.
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September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A New York federal court's finding that the state wage and hour law incorporates federal exceptions to pay for pre-shift time deviated from the decisions of a handful of state high courts and lays a path for Empire State justices to weigh in. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Amazon will likely appeal an NLRB decision finding it unlawfully refused to bargain with a union that won a representation election in New York, but the company will face long odds in convincing an appeals court that the board wrongly certified the union. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Amazon Faces Long Odds In Expected Court Fight Over Union - Law360 Employment Authority
Amazon will likely appeal a National Labor Relations Board decision finding it unlawfully refused to bargain with a union that won a landmark representation election in New York, but experts said the company will face long odds in convincing a federal appeals court that the board wrongly certified the union.
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April 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Amazon will likely appeal an NLRB decision finding it unlawfully refused to bargain with a union that won a representation election in New York, but the company will face long odds in convincing an appeals court that the board wrongly certified the union. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The Teamsters' settlement with Amazon resolving allegations that the company unlawfully deducted time off from striking workers without restoring it could boost the union's pitch to employees as it seeks to organize the e-commerce giant, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Teamsters Hope Amazon Time-Off Deal Can Boost Organizing - Law360 Employment Authority
The Teamsters' recent settlement with Amazon resolving allegations that the company unlawfully deducted time off from striking workers without restoring it could boost the union's pitch to employees as it seeks to organize the e-commerce giant, experts said.
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April 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The Teamsters' settlement with Amazon resolving allegations that the company unlawfully deducted time off from striking workers without restoring it could boost the union's pitch to employees as it seeks to organize the e-commerce giant, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Friday.
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BREAKING: DOL Unveils Independent Contractor Rule Replacement - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the details Thursday of a long-awaited proposed rule to rescind and replace a previous administration regulation that outlined how to decide if a worker is an employee or independent contractor.
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February 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The rule is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on Friday.
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A rule the U.S. Department of Labor proposed would largely return to a prior test for whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee, but it could have even less sway in federal courts than its previous iteration did, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
DOL Contractor Proposal Looks Familiar, With Less Deference - Law360 Employment Authority
A rule the U.S. Department of Labor proposed Thursday would largely return to a prior test for whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee, but it could have even less sway in federal courts than its previous iteration did, attorneys said.
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February 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A rule the U.S. Department of Labor proposed would largely return to a prior test for whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee, but it could have even less sway in federal courts than its previous iteration did, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have authorized negotiators to call a strike as they push to settle their first contract, the United Auto Workers announced. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Volkswagen Workers In Tenn. Authorize Strike - Law360 Employment Authority
Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have authorized negotiators to call a strike as they push to settle their first contract, the United Auto Workers announced Wednesday.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have authorized negotiators to call a strike as they push to settle their first contract, the United Auto Workers announced. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The U.S. Department of Labor's leadership team now consists of at least two officials who previously represented challengers to Democratic-era wage and hour rules, signaling the Trump administration's potential approach to the same regulatory issues. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Trump-Era Wage Rule Crafters Are Past Rule Challengers - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Department of Labor's leadership team now consists of at least two officials who previously represented challengers to Democratic-era wage and hour rules, signaling the Trump administration's potential approach to the same regulatory issues.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The U.S. Department of Labor's leadership team now consists of at least two officials who previously represented challengers to Democratic-era wage and hour rules, signaling the Trump administration's potential approach to the same regulatory issues. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Workers who returned to work at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after a three-year strike must be reverted to their old healthcare plans, as the Third Circuit denied the company a stay of an order making it comply with a National Labor Relations Board ruling. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Pittsburgh Paper Can't Beat Healthcare Order As Strike Ends - Law360 Employment Authority
Workers who returned to work at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday after a three-year strike must be reverted to their old healthcare plans, as the Third Circuit denied the company a stay of an order making it comply with a National Labor Relations Board ruling.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Workers who returned to work at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after a three-year strike must be reverted to their old healthcare plans, as the Third Circuit denied the company a stay of an order making it comply with a National Labor Relations Board ruling. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The U.S. Department of Labor focused more on departing from some Biden- and Obama-era worker-friendly rules than introducing new ones in the wake of President Donald Trump's return to the White House, attorneys say. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The U.S. Department of Labor focused more on departing from some Biden- and Obama-era worker-friendly rules than introducing new ones in the wake of President Donald Trump's return to the White House, attorneys say. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
New Jersey officials and lawmakers seem likely to continue efforts to combat independent contractor misclassification after Democrats won top offices and statehouse seats, though the level of activity could change. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
NJ Expected To Continue Worker Classification Push - Law360 Employment Authority
New Jersey officials and lawmakers seem likely to continue efforts to combat independent contractor misclassification after Democrats won top offices and statehouse seats, though the level of activity could change, attorneys in the Garden State said.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New Jersey officials and lawmakers seem likely to continue efforts to combat independent contractor misclassification after Democrats won top offices and statehouse seats, though the level of activity could change. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The EEOC's latest performance report underscored its dramatically realigned priorities, signaled an enhanced focus on securing settlements before filing suit, and promised a wider embrace of artificial intelligence and other new technologies in its work. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
EEOC Report Reflects New Priorities, Quicker Deals, AI Push - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's latest performance report underscored its dramatically realigned priorities, signaled an enhanced focus on securing settlements before filing suit, and promised a wider embrace of artificial intelligence and other new technologies in its work, experts said.
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April 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The EEOC's latest performance report underscored its dramatically realigned priorities, signaled an enhanced focus on securing settlements before filing suit, and promised a wider embrace of artificial intelligence and other new technologies in its work. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The full Fifth Circuit will consider whether the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was validly enacted, the D.C. Circuit will hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate diversity-focused executive orders targeting four BigLaw firms. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
4 Argument Sessions Bias Attys Should Watch In May - Law360 Employment Authority
The full Fifth Circuit will consider whether the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was validly enacted, the D.C. Circuit will hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate diversity-focused executive orders targeting four BigLaw firms. Here's a quartet of oral arguments that discrimination attorneys should keep tabs on this month.
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May 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The full Fifth Circuit will consider whether the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was validly enacted, the D.C. Circuit will hear the Trump administration's bid to reinstate diversity-focused executive orders targeting four BigLaw firms. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The Third Circuit refused to rethink its earlier decision to reverse a $3.5 million win for a pipe fitters and plumbers union in a dispute with a commercial real estate company over pension contributions related to overtime hours. www.law360.com/artic... #EmploymentAuthority
3rd Circ. Won't Rethink Reversing Union's $3.5M Pension Win - Law360
The Third Circuit on Tuesday refused to rethink its earlier decision to reverse a $3.5 million win for a pipe fitters and plumbers union in a dispute with a commercial real estate company over pension contributions related to overtime hours.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Third Circuit refused to rethink its earlier decision to reverse a $3.5 million win for a pipe fitters and plumbers union in a dispute with a commercial real estate company over pension contributions related to overtime hours. www.law360.com/artic... #EmploymentAuthority
The EEOC voted along party lines to rescind voting procedures that gave commissioners the right to call debates on proposed policy changes, with the agency's Trump-appointed leader promising to wield majority power aggressively. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
EEOC Chair Defends Revamp: 'Elections Have Consequences' - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted along party lines Wednesday to rescind voting procedures that gave commissioners the right to call debates on proposed policy changes, with the agency's Trump-appointed leader promising to wield majority power aggressively.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The EEOC voted along party lines to rescind voting procedures that gave commissioners the right to call debates on proposed policy changes, with the agency's Trump-appointed leader promising to wield majority power aggressively. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The EEOC's record-low staff levels may result in deeper charge processing backlogs, but it likely won't impede the Republican agency leader's plans to realign commission policies with those of President Donald Trump's administration, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Depleted Ranks At EEOC Won't Impede Trump Policy Agenda - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's record-low staff levels may result in deeper charge processing backlogs, but it likely won't impede the Republican agency leader's plans to realign commission policies with those of President Donald Trump's administration, experts said.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The EEOC's record-low staff levels may result in deeper charge processing backlogs, but it likely won't impede the Republican agency leader's plans to realign commission policies with those of President Donald Trump's administration, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take up a case about federal jurisdiction over the final say on arbitration awards is a technical battleground that may reaffirm state court power over such agreements, including those involving wage and hour claims. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
High Court Arb. Jurisdiction Case May Impact W&H Cases - Law360 Employment Authority
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take up a case about federal jurisdiction over the final say on arbitration awards is a technical battleground that may reaffirm state court power over such agreements, including those involving wage and hour claims, experts say.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take up a case about federal jurisdiction over the final say on arbitration awards is a technical battleground that may reaffirm state court power over such agreements, including those involving wage and hour claims. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
A Ninth Circuit ruling that a third party not initially involved in a lawsuit could nevertheless be sued for retaliation is a cautionary tale for employers, reminding them that the Fair Labor Standards Act provides wide cover for protected activity. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
9th Circ.'s FLSA Retaliation Ruling Puts Employers On Notice - Law360 Employment Authority
A Ninth Circuit ruling that a third party not initially involved in a lawsuit could nevertheless be sued for retaliation is a cautionary tale for employers, reminding them that the Fair Labor Standards Act provides wide cover for protected activity, attorneys said.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A Ninth Circuit ruling that a third party not initially involved in a lawsuit could nevertheless be sued for retaliation is a cautionary tale for employers, reminding them that the Fair Labor Standards Act provides wide cover for protected activity. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
New York City and Chicago are mulling measures that could boost unions' efforts to organize what are known as last-mile drivers by forcing Amazon and others to directly hire the contract drivers they lean on to move goods from warehouses to residents. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
NYC, Chicago Bills Take Aim At Cos.' Use Of Contract Drivers - Law360 Employment Authority
New York City and Chicago are mulling novel measures that could boost unions' efforts to organize what are known as last-mile drivers by forcing Amazon and other shippers to directly hire the contract drivers they lean on to move goods from warehouses to residents in these populous cities.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New York City and Chicago are mulling measures that could boost unions' efforts to organize what are known as last-mile drivers by forcing Amazon and others to directly hire the contract drivers they lean on to move goods from warehouses to residents. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The Sixth Circuit became the first federal appellate court to rule that a law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment allegations protects the entirety of a case that includes a claim, a decision that sheds light on how others will rule. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
6th Circ.'s Broad EFAA Take May Resonate With Other Courts - Law360 Employment Authority
The Sixth Circuit recently became the first federal appellate court to rule that a law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment allegations protects the entirety of a case that includes a sexual harassment claim, a decision that experts say likely sheds light on how other circuits will decide the same issue.
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March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Sixth Circuit became the first federal appellate court to rule that a law prohibiting mandatory arbitration of sexual harassment allegations protects the entirety of a case that includes a claim, a decision that sheds light on how others will rule. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Appeals courts are currently looking at a slew of wage and hour issues, including whether Fair Labor Standards Act collectives have defined borders and whether delivery drivers fall under two federal exemptions. Law360 explores these wage and hour cases. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
4 Appellate Wage Cases To Keep An Eye On - Law360 Employment Authority
Appeals courts are currently looking at a slew of wage and hour issues, including whether Fair Labor Standards Act collectives have defined borders, the survival of "headless" California's Private Attorneys General Act claims and whether delivery drivers fall under two federal exemptions. Here, Law360 explores these wage and hour cases.
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April 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Appeals courts are currently looking at a slew of wage and hour issues, including whether Fair Labor Standards Act collectives have defined borders and whether delivery drivers fall under two federal exemptions. Law360 explores these wage and hour cases. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Brad Kelley, a shareholder with Littler Mendelson PC, said the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is a critical statute for the rights of service members, but the lack of awareness of it means it's a "weak law." www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Military Workplace Rights Need Attention, Expert Says - Law360 Employment Authority
Brad Kelley, a veteran and a shareholder with Littler Mendelson PC, said the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is a critical statute for the rights of service members, but the lack of awareness of it means it’s a “weak law.” Here, Law360 speaks with Kelley about why USERRA deserves some spotlight.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Brad Kelley, a shareholder with Littler Mendelson PC, said the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act is a critical statute for the rights of service members, but the lack of awareness of it means it's a "weak law." www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
The Tenth Circuit's recent, lengthy decision reinstating a former Walmart employee's lawsuit alleging he endured homophobic harassment sharpens the sometimes misapplied frameworks governing hostile work environment claims, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
10th Circ.'s Harassment Analysis Clarifies Claims Framework - Law360 Employment Authority
The Tenth Circuit's recent, lengthy decision reinstating a former Walmart employee's lawsuit alleging he endured homophobic harassment sharpens the sometimes misapplied frameworks governing hostile work environment claims, experts said.
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July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Tenth Circuit's recent, lengthy decision reinstating a former Walmart employee's lawsuit alleging he endured homophobic harassment sharpens the sometimes misapplied frameworks governing hostile work environment claims, experts said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Slowed case handling at the backlogged National Labor Relations Board is sapping unfair labor practice charges of the leverage they once provided unions, particularly in bargaining disputes and other time-sensitive matters, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
Labor Litigation Losing Potency As NLRB Cases Drag - Law360 Employment Authority
Slowed case handling at the backlogged National Labor Relations Board is sapping unfair labor practice charges of the leverage they once provided unions, particularly in bargaining disputes and other time-sensitive matters, attorneys said.
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June 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Slowed case handling at the backlogged National Labor Relations Board is sapping unfair labor practice charges of the leverage they once provided unions, particularly in bargaining disputes and other time-sensitive matters, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
A nearly $39 million settlement between New York City and Starbucks to resolve alleged violations of the city's Fair Workweek Law shows the importance of monitoring and complying with local predictive scheduling requirements, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority
NYC-Starbucks Deal Shows Predictive Scheduling Law's Teeth - Law360 Employment Authority
A nearly $39 million settlement between New York City and Starbucks to resolve alleged violations of the city's Fair Workweek Law shows the importance of monitoring and complying with local predictive scheduling requirements, attorneys said.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A nearly $39 million settlement between New York City and Starbucks to resolve alleged violations of the city's Fair Workweek Law shows the importance of monitoring and complying with local predictive scheduling requirements, attorneys said. www.law360.com/emplo... #EmploymentAuthority