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New preemployment drug test laws in Minnesota and Washington

A growing number of states are restricting employers from testing job applicants or employees for marijuana.

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Long week, short pay, no go, says appellate court

Employers can't get around the overtime requirements by decreasing employees' regular rate of pay as the length of …

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Florida E-Verify law enacted with strict penalty provisions

As of July 1, 2023, private employers with 25 or more employees must comply with the Florida E-Verify …

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FLSA joint employment rule not coming any time soon

The US Department of Labor (DOL) currently has no plans to issue a new Fair Labor Standards Act …

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Exempt employee PTO rules: Court says docking PTO is allowed

An employer may safely deduct paid time off (PTO) from a salaried employee without violating the Fair Labor …

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DOL: Pay remote employees for breaks under 20 minutes

New guidance clarifies that the federal rule requiring pay for short rest breaks applies to remote employees just …

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Penalties for violating FMLA, FLSA, OSH Act shoot up nearly 8%

Following a new rule, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has increased penalties for violations of many of …

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Colorado Clean Slate Act passed

The new Colorado "Clean Slate Act" aims to help persons with a criminal history improve their chances of …

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