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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit was not persuaded that because marijuana remains illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), an employer was absolved of the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

As “whistleblower” issues pervade national headlines, lawmakers in some jurisdictions, including New York, have recently sought to expand existing whistleblower protections. The New York Labor Law, for example, currently prohibits employers from...By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Agreeing with a trial court that the arbitration agreements at issue were both procedurally and substantively unconscionable, a California appellate panel denied the employer’s motion to compel arbitration....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

A California federal court decertified a class of millions of Walmart employees after concluding that the named plaintiffs lacked Article III standing to bring their challenge to the employer’s use of background checks....By: Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

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