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Monthly Archives: July 2017

Federal government releases list of employment law priorities

Employment laws change frequently and can be difficult to navigate with federal, state and local governments each having different standards. That’s why we try to keep you updated with discussions about new regulations on our blog. Elections, from the municipal level to the federal level,…

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Restaurant employees want surprise scheduling banned

Surprise scheduling is a common practice in some industries. If you aren’t familiar with surprise scheduling, or flexible scheduling, imagine you’re on your way to work only to get a message from your manager saying you are no longer needed. You’re out of a paycheck…

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Wage and hour enforcement varies by location since election

Wage and hour enforcement across the country has become complicated since the presidential election. The Trump Administration has yet to appoint officials to oversee enforcement of regulations, including an administrator for the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. This has caused a lack of…

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The effect of raising the minimum wage in Seattle

The New York Times looked at two recent studies about the minimum wage increase in Seattle. As one of the first jurisdictions in the country to move to a $15 per hour minimum wage, Seattle has become a focal point in the wage debate. The studies were…

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