Earlier today, the Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated ruling that will strip federal administrative agencies of a significant amount of power. In brief, the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo decision eliminates the longstanding “Chevron deference” rule which required courts to defer to an administrative agency’s interpretation of otherwise ambiguous statutes, provided that the interpretation is “reasonable.”
Several States and major U.S. Cities, including California, New York City and Seattle, have passed laws aimed at classifying “gig workers” as employees as opposed to independent contractors in recent years. Challenges to these laws are spreading, but finding no sympathy with courts thus far.
In our latest blog we’re providing the most recent updates to employment posters by state. Check out the links to determine which notices apply to you.
On January 1, 2024, we saw the Illinois minimum wage increase from $13.00 to $14.00. The City of Chicago and Cook County are also increasing their minimum wages on July 1, 2024.
The latest round of labor and employment law updates includes several changes impacting employers in jurisdictions across the nation. Here are the summaries of these changes.
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