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In a potentially beneficial decision for employers, a California appellate panel ruled that the term “wage and hour … law” in an insurance policy’s exclusion was limited to laws “concerning duration worked and/or remuneration received in exchange for...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

The diminution of an employee’s duties can constitute an adverse employment action in violation of Title VII, a New York federal court recently held in a case involving an African-American medical doctor....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

What were the five biggest employment law developments in 2019? From new laws to big decisions, we tracked down some of the top headlines of the last year....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Effective November 18, 2019, amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law will provide enhanced protections to employees who are victims of domestic violence. In particular, unless an employee’s absence would create an “undue hardship,” New York...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

The 2019-2020 U.S. Supreme Court term could have a significant impact on the employment law area, with three major issues already on the docket for the justices to consider....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

After several years—and significant changes to the plans—the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized the new minimum annual salary requirement for exempt executive, administrative and professional employees....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that McDonald’s is not a joint employer with a franchisee under the definitions found in California Wage Order 5-2001, as it did not have direct control over the store employees or “suffer or...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Employers cannot shorten the time period in which employees can file a Title VII claim by contract, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that prohibits “no rehire” clauses in settlement agreements effective January 1, 2020. The new law will change a standard practice in California of including blanket provisions in employment...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

On October 10, 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 51. While styled as a bill pertaining to enforcement of employment discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the bill sweeps far more broadly. Specifically,...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP