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Certain Deductions Allowed Under New York Labor Law, But Employers Beware

Amy J. TraubBy Amy J. Traub and Laura Scully on Posted in New York, Wage and Hour
The New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) issued final regulations last week governing how employers may make certain types of deductions from employee wages authorized under the New York Labor Law.  For years, there were very few exceptions to the Law’s general prohibition on wage deductions.  This changed last year, when the New York … Continue Reading

FLSA Care for the Caregivers: New DOL Rule Broadens Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Direct Care Workers

Amy J. TraubBy Amy J. Traub and Jeanine Conley on Posted in DOL, FLSA, Home Health Workers, Wage and Hour
A final rule issued by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) is to erode significantly a longstanding exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).  For nearly 40 years, under the companionship services exemption, home care agencies and other third parties have not had to pay federally required minimum wage and overtime to workers providing home … Continue Reading

Failure to Reimburse California Employees for Business Expenses, Including Mileage, Resulting in Class-Action Litigation

By Nancy Inesta on Posted in California, FLSA, Retail, Wage and Hour
In California, there has been an increase in class action litigation against employers for the alleged failure to reimburse employees for business expenses, particularly mileage reimbursement.   By way of example, in recent actions filed against prominent retailers, employees allege that they were not reimbursed for mileage and other travel expenses caused by: daily bank deposits, … Continue Reading
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