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NLRB Rolls Back Limitations on Independent Contractor Classification
February 6, 2019 • Adam L. Parry, Christina Tantoy
Category: Legal Updates
The National Labor Relations Board’s recent ruling in SuperShuttle DFW, Inc. returns to a longstanding standard in evaluating proper independent contractor classification. Although its scope is limited, the recent ruling eases restrictions on proper independent contractor classification for purposes of unionization rights under the NLRA, specifically where the workers’ role involves “entrepreneurial opportunity.”
HotelExecutive.com: U.S. Department of Labor Changes Rule for Tipped and Non Tipped Work
February 3, 2019 • John R. Hunt
Category: Publications
On HotelExecutive.com, be sure to check out John Hunt’s article covering the US Department of Labor’s rule regarding tipped and non-tipped work. John Hunt is always ready to get you answers, so contact Stokes Wagner with any questions you might have!
We are proud to announce the release of our 2018-2019 Employment Law Recap, which may be found here.
Our newsletter summarizes key developments in the employment law arena on a quarterly basis, with a focus on how these developments may impact the hospitality industry and your operations. As you may have noticed, the legal landscape changes on a far more frequent basis than four times a year. So, when a particularly significant development occurs, we immediately publish a “Legal Alert” and make it available to each of our clients and subscribers. If you would like to stay abreast of legal developments in real-time and receive our legal updates in a more timely fashion, we invite you to follow us on Instagram @stokeswagner.
Should Employees Be Paid for Their Time Spent in Company-Provided Vehicles?
November 29, 2018 • Christina Tantoy
Category: Legal Updates
As employer-provided rideshares and shuttles grow in popularity, employers often ask whether their employees should be paid for their time spent on company-provided transportation. A California appellate court recently affirmed a long-standing rule that, so long as the employer-provided shuttle is optional, the time spent on a company-provided vehicle does not count as “hours worked” and is not compensable.
Protect Victims, Protect Your Business: Compliance with SB 970
November 1, 2018 • Christina Tantoy
Category: Legal Updates
Senate Bill 970, signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2018, will require employers in the hotel and/or motel industry to educate their employees on human trafficking awareness.
San Francisco Ban-The-Box Ordinance Amendments
October 12, 2018 • Christina Tantoy
Category: Legal Updates
San Francisco implemented critical amendments to its “Ban-the-Box”, or “Fair Chance Ordinance” (“FCO”). These amendments went into effect on October 1, 2018.
New Bills Affecting California Businesses – Expansions on Harassment and Discrimination Protections
October 12, 2018
Category: Legal Updates
On September 30, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed a number of bills that will have a major impact on businesses operating in California.
The 5-Star Promise: A Renewed Commitment to Hotel Security in the Hospitality Industry
October 4, 2018
Category: Legal Updates
In the wake of the recent Las Vegas shooting and the rise of the #MeToo movement, concerns about safety in the hospitality space are at an all-time high. The American Hotel & Lodging Association (“AHLA”) recently re-emphasized its dedication to these issues through its announcement of the 5-Star Promise in September 2018. Most notably, major hotel brands including Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, and Wyndham, have publicly shown their support for the Promise and its goals.
Last week the Ninth Circuit filed its en banc opinion by the Ninth Circuit in Marsh v. J. Alexander’s LLC, No. 15-15791, 2018 WL 4440364 (9th Cir. Sept. 18, 2018). In this case, the full Ninth Circuit overturned previous panel and district court decisions and upheld the U.S. Department of Labor’s “20%” rule for tipped employees.
LEGAL UPDATE: New York State and New York City Mandate Sexual Harassment Policies and Trainings
October 1, 2018 • Christina Tantoy
Category: Legal Updates
In April 2018, Governor Cuomo of New York signed a set of laws aimed at combating sexual harassment in the workplace. New York employers must (1) provide all employees with written policies describing employee protections against sexual harassment and (2) conduct annual sexual harassment prevention trainings with all employees.