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Medical device company Stryker cannot escape former workers’ wage claims, a California federal judge ruled Tuesday, saying it was unclear whether the company was the workers’ employer because it still retained some authority over workers employed by the company’s subsidiaries. The post Bloomberg Campaign Can’t Get Redo Of Ruling In Wage Suit appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
On May 1, 2025, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) published FAB Np. 2025-1, providing guidance for analyzing whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. While the economic realities test remains the standard, with the new guidance the focus has shifted with specific reliance on older guidance, including Fact Sheet #13 (July … Continue reading "Employee vs. Independent Contractor – New Rules" The post Employee vs. Independent Contractor – New Rules appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Medical device company Stryker cannot escape former workers’ wage claims, a California federal judge ruled Tuesday, saying it was unclear whether the company was the workers’ employer because it still retained some authority over workers employed by the company’s subsidiaries. The post Avis Must Face Managers’ Misclassification Suit appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Did you ever feel that your employer treated you differently after you questioned your pay or overtime? After making such an inquiry, maybe your hours got cut or perhaps it’s something more significant like an undeserved reprimand. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides essential protections for workers, including the right to not be retaliated … Continue reading "Retaliation Frustration?" The post Retaliation Frustration? appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Medical device company Stryker cannot escape former workers’ wage claims, a California federal judge ruled Tuesday, saying it was unclear whether the company was the workers’ employer because it still retained some authority over workers employed by the company’s subsidiaries. The post Teva Sales Workers Get $2.7M Unpaid OT Deal Approved appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
With the recent implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, the line between who is performing those duties — people or AI — can become less clear. While AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, it also can create shifts in workers’ duties which may raise issues concerning employees’ classification. Specifically, when AI replaces certain … Continue reading "AI May Make More Employees Eligible for Overtime" The post AI May Make More Employees Eligible for Overtime appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
After the Covid lockdown, many employees transitioned to remote or hybrid work. While this new work setting has been beneficial to many, it has also brought new complications, including complications related to compensation. The standard rule for overtime compensation is that a non-exempt employee must work more than 40 hours a week to be eligible … Continue reading "How to Be Correctly Paid in the “Always-On” Culture of Remote Work" The post How to Be Correctly Paid in the “Always-On” Culture of Remote Work appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Your Overtime Rights As more employers start to use AI to keep track of time, tasks, and other work data, it is important to keep in mind that AI logs can be inaccurate, causing employees to miss out on overtime hours worked. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a Field … Continue reading "Artificial Intelligence and OT" The post Artificial Intelligence and OT appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Highly Compensated Managers, Administrators, and Other Employees May Be Entitled to Overtime While many believe highly compensated managers, administrators, and other employees are not entitled to overtime under the federal law known as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), that notion is incorrect. In the recent case of Helix Energy Solutions v. Hewitt, the Supreme … Continue reading "When High Earners are Eligible for Overtime" The post When High Earners are Eligible for Overtime appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
Understanding the FTC’s New Rule on Non-Compete Agreements The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a new rule that significant changes the landscape for non-compete agreements in the workplace. Effective September 4, 2024, most non-compete agreements with employees will no longer be enforceable. Here’s a breakdown of what the new rule means for both employers … Continue reading "Non-Competes No Longer Valid" The post Non-Competes No Longer Valid appeared first on Shavitz Law Group.
