No, according to a National Labor Relations Board Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who recently dismissed a complaint against Home Depot filed by a former employee who marked his uniform with “BLM” insignia. Background The case arose at a Home Depot […]
DOL , Employment Law , Firm Announcements , FLSA , National Labor Relations Act , Wage and Hour Law
21st February 2020
JOINT EMPLOYERS & THE NEW DOL RULE
In certain circumstances, an employee may have two (or more) employers which are considered “joint employers” under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”). Under the FLSA, a “joint employer” is any additional individual or entity who is jointly […]
Employment Law , FLSA , National Labor Relations Act , Wage and Hour Law
13th June 2019
You May Be An Uber Driver, But You’re Not An Employee
Rideshare services and apps, such as Uber, have changed the way we commute, travel, entertain, make money, and even eat! Gone are the days when you had to hail a taxi from the sidewalk to get to your destination. With […]
Employment Law , National Labor Relations Act
9th November 2018
Can Employees Discuss Their Salaries?
From an employer perspective, preventing employees from discussing wages and compensation with one another may be in the best interests of the business. To protect these interests and prevent conflict in the workplace some employers may implement pay secrecy policies. […]
