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May 18

United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal Highlights Key Wage and Hour Issues

A recent agreement between United Airlines (“United”) and its flight attendants is a major signal to employers across the industry about employees’ expectations. After over a year of negotiations, a rejected agreement, and federal mediation, United and the Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers of America (“AFA-CWA”) union arrived at a second tentative agreement (the “Agreement”) that restructures compensation in meaningful ways. For legal and HR professionals, the details are worth close examination. Key Terms of the United Airlines Flight Attendant Labor Deal The AFA-CWA and United reached the Agreement on March 26, 2026. The United Airlines…

May 01

Misclassification, Employment

DOL Independent Contractor Rule Proposal Signals Major Shift in Worker Classification Standards

On February 26, 2026, the US Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a new rule for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. This proposed rule adjusts the existing method and criteria involved in determining which category a worker falls into. As employee classification affects other federal employment laws and benefits, this proposed rule may have significant implications for employers, workers, and litigators. The Proposed Rule: What is Changing? The proposed…

February 12

Employment

Pennsylvania Renews Commitment to Protecting Child Performers Under State Labor Laws

The Shapiro Administration has reaffirmed Pennsylvania’s commitment to enforcing child performer labor laws that protect minors in film, television, and theater productions. These protections ensure fair treatment, safe working conditions, and proper trust account management for children working in the entertainment industry. What State Labor Laws Protect Child Performers? The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (“L&I”) under the guidance of Governor Shapiro is committed to ensuring that employers and managers of child…

February 03

Employment

New 2026 California Labor and Employment Laws That Residents Should Know

Overview of New 2026 California Employment Laws In the last quarter of 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law set to take effect on January 1, 2026. In addition to the California statewide minimum wage increase from $16.50 to $16.90 per hour, the package of new 2026 California laws that took effect at the onset of the included a slew of important updates on labor rights, workplace safety, and environmental…

January 27

Misclassification, Employment

Understanding Employee Misclassification vs Proper Classification

Understanding Employee Misclassification Businesses are required to determine whether individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. The distinction sometimes can be confusing, and employee misclassification can have serious consequences for both workers and employers. [embed]https://youtu.be/1-ZC9G2zcG0[/embed] What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets guidelines for detecting misclassification. Generally, one is an independent contractor if the worker is free from control or direction of the services involved, and if the worker is…

January 20

Employment, discrimination

EEOC Sues FedEx for Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination

What Is the EEOC’s Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against FedEx? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has announced a sexual harassment lawsuit against the Federal Express Corporation (“FedEx”) in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. According to the EEOC’s complaint, a female administrative employee at FedEx’s St. Rose, Louisiana facility was subjected to years of sexual harassment by her direct supervisor and after reporting the…

January 16

discrimination, Employment

EEOC Lawsuit Against Wendy’s Highlights Disability and Age Discrimination Risks for Employers

EEOC Files Disability and Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Wendy’s On December 29, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (“S.D. Ohio”) against Wendy’s International, LLC alleging disability and age discrimination against a Columbus-Ohio based district manager, Michael Salsburg. The complaint alleges Wendy’s violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act…

January 12

Employment

Labor Laws and Their Influence on Employment in the US

This article explores how federal and state labor laws shape employment practices in the United States. From wage protections and worker classification to union rights and leave policies, the legal landscape significantly impacts both employers and employees. Federal Labor and Employment Laws in the US Labor and employment laws in the U.S. continue to shape the quality of life for millions of workers by establishing and enhancing bargaining rights, minimum wages, equal opportunity, and safety in the workplace. The laws are designed to…

January 06

Misclassification, Employment

$19.4 Million Lyft Settlement Signals Strengthened Worker Misclassification Enforcement in New Jersey

In September 2025, the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced that rideshare mogul Lyft had submitted over $19.4 million to the state’s unemployment, temporary disability, family leave insurance trust funds, and workforce development funds after an audit found that the company had misclassified over 100,000 drivers between 2014 and 2017 as independent contractors rather than employees. By treating these workers as independent contractors, Lyft avoided required state payroll tax and benefit contributions, including unemployment compensation, temporary disability and family leave benefits. Consequently, drivers…

December 16

Employment, Misclassification

Why the IRS’s $20,000 Reporting Threshold Still Leaves Misclassified Workers at Risk

Why the IRS announcement Raises Concerns Over Gig Worker Misclassification The IRS Fact Sheet 2025-08 reflects the Agency’s decision maintaining the Form 1099-k reporting threshold at $20,000 and 200 transactions for 2025. While the decision reduces confusion for many online sellers and hobbyists, it creates a blind spot for many gig workers. Gig worker misclassification as independent contractors rather than employees shift tax burdens, reporting duties, and legal responsibilities on to individuals rather than employers. A higher 1099-K threshold may reduce paperwork for some taxpayers, but it also reduces transparency, allowing employment misclassification…

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