The plaintiffs in this wage and hour class action challenged a practice whereby overtime earned during one month would be paid at the end the following month. In this case, corrections officers in Thurston County would submit time sheets for overtime at the end of the month and the wages were paid on the last… Read More
Archives for February 14, 2008
Here you can find the most recent employment law news and commentary on cases around the country. If you need assistance with employment law, don't hesitate to call us.
Romance in the Workplace & "Love Contracts"
In a timely article for this Valentine’s Day, see this article from Nixon Peabody and this article from Human Resources Executive Online on romance in the workplace and so-called "love contracts."
DOL Advisory Opinion: State Wage Deduction Statute Preempted by ERISA
The Department of Labor has issued an interesting advisory opinion holding that a Kentucky wage deduction withholding statute is preempted by ERISA to the extent it limits placement of employees into default health care plans. In this situation, employees who fail to choose a plan are placed into one by default and the employee’s share… Read More