by Editorial Staff | Sep 7, 2022 | Minimum Wage Law, Wage & Hour, Workplace Hazards
This week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced landmark legislation to empower fast food workers. Known as AB 257, the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (Act) authorizes the creation of the Fast Food Council (Council). Specifically, the...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | DOL, FLSA, Minimum Wage Law, Overtime Rules, Wage & Hour, WHD
On June 30th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) launched an employee Timesheet app for Android devices. Specifically, the app allows employers to record hours worked, overtime, and breaks and compute total wages. In addition,...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jun 14, 2022 | DOL, FLSA, Minimum Wage Law, Wage & Hour, WHD
On June 8th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) found illegal wage deductions occurred at an Oklahoma gas station and convenience store. In effect, the payroll deductions brought employee wages down below the federal minimum...
by Editorial Staff | Nov 23, 2021 | Executive Orders, Federal Contractors, Minimum Wage Law
The federal contractor minimum wage will experience a rise starting on January 30th, 2022. Basically, federal contractors, or companies who conduct business with the United States government, will be required to pay their workers $15.00 an hour as of that date. As a...
by Editorial Staff | Apr 28, 2021 | Biden Administration, Federal Contractors, Minimum Wage Law
The Biden Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) affecting the federal contractor minimum wage. As a result, federal contractors will pay a $15 minimum wage to any federal contract worker. Furthermore, the latest EO joins a slew of other similar orders issued...
by Girish Anand | Aug 20, 2019 | Minimum Wage Law
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that minor league baseball players in Arizona can sue for minimum wage under Arizona’s governing laws. The state’s minimum wage is currently $11 an hour, rising to $12 next Jan. 1. First-year minor leaguers...
