FLSA

NCLA Lawsuit Seeks to Set Aside the Department of Labor’s Unlawful New Independent Contractor Rule

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Representing the family-owned company Colt & Joe Trucking, NCLA asks the court to overturn this rule, which leaves small businesses like theirs completely unable to hire independent contractors without risking FLSA liability.

Key Points: 
  • Representing the family-owned company Colt & Joe Trucking, NCLA asks the court to overturn this rule, which leaves small businesses like theirs completely unable to hire independent contractors without risking FLSA liability.
  • The Labor Department previously maintained a 2021 rule that generally allowed businesses to classify workers as independent contractors if they exercised independent judgment and control over their work and could profit as a result.
  • NCLA released the following statements:
    “The Department is replacing a simple standard for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee under the Act with a vague and indecipherable one.
  • Rather than clarify the law, this rule seeks to obtain a political goal Congress did not adopt when enacting the FLSA, namely dramatically reducing the number of independent contractors.”

Ropers Elevates Eight to Partner, Of Counsel, and Senior Associate, Welcomes Three New Partners to the Firm

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Ropers Majeski’s Chairman Geoffrey Heineman says, “We congratulate these excellent lawyers on their achievements.

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  • Ropers Majeski’s Chairman Geoffrey Heineman says, “We congratulate these excellent lawyers on their achievements.
  • She has represented clients in a variety of matters including insurance, landlord/tenant, general real estate, business/commercial, and tort claims.
  • Christopher J. Gioia (New York) counsels clients on a wide array of matters, both in suit litigation and pre-suit counseling and avoidance of claims.
  • * elevated to Partner effective June 1, 2023
    ** elevated to Senior Associate effective January 1, 2024

Thompson Hine Names New Managing Partner

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Thompson Hine LLP , a law firm recognized for innovation, announced today that it has elected Tony White as its managing partner.

Key Points: 
  • Thompson Hine LLP , a law firm recognized for innovation, announced today that it has elected Tony White as its managing partner.
  • He has served for over 13 years on the executive committee, the firm’s governing body, and for 11 years, he has been the national hiring partner, supervising Thompson Hine’s lateral partner and senior counsel recruiting and hiring.
  • She led the firm through changes in its service delivery model, making Thompson Hine one of the first firms to do so.
  • FT noted that “Thompson Hine is now ranked as one of the top five firms in the U.S. for client service.

Fidelity Investments Canada launches new suite of ETFs and alternative strategies

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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"By kicking off 2024 with an array of new funds, including alternative strategies, our aim is to provide Canadians new, diversified pathways to invest their savings and achieve their financial goals."

Key Points: 
  • "By kicking off 2024 with an array of new funds, including alternative strategies, our aim is to provide Canadians new, diversified pathways to invest their savings and achieve their financial goals."
  • Fidelity Canadian Long/Short Alternative Fund is a new addition to Fidelity's current lineup of alternative funds, all available to Canadian investors.
  • Fidelity All-Canadian Equity ETF (ticker: FCCA)
    Fidelity All-American Equity ETF (ticker: FCAM)
    Fidelity All-International Equity ETF (ticker: FCIN)
    Fidelity All-Equity ETFs are strategically designed to provide diversified equity exposure with a regional focus.
  • Fidelity All-in-One ETFs (FCNS, FBAL, FGRO, FEQT) continue to see momentum, recently surpassing $1B in assets under management (AUM), with total Fidelity ETF AUM sitting at $4.5B (as at January 22, 2024).

Traliant Announces New Employment Law Fundamentals Certificate Program

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training, today announced a new certificate program, Employment Law Fundamentals, that contains four courses built to assist employees and managers in understanding and applying policies, laws and procedures that impact their daily responsibilities.

Key Points: 
  • Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training, today announced a new certificate program, Employment Law Fundamentals, that contains four courses built to assist employees and managers in understanding and applying policies, laws and procedures that impact their daily responsibilities.
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Traliant, an innovator in online compliance training , today announced a new certificate program, Employment Law Fundamentals , that contains four courses built to assist employees and managers in understanding and applying policies, laws and procedures that impact their daily responsibilities.
  • Traliant's Employment Law Fundamentals Certificate Program outlines the practical information all employees need to know to comply with today's evolving employment laws.
  • Traliant also provides an inclusive experience for all users, including those with disabilities, with expert advice on hand from members of Traliant's Compliance Team – all of whom have worked as employment law attorneys.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results and Updates Fiscal Year 2023 Guidance

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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The Company raised its revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance ranges, updated its net income guidance range and reaffirmed its net cash provided by operating activities guidance range for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 ("fiscal year 2023").

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  • The Company raised its revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance ranges, updated its net income guidance range and reaffirmed its net cash provided by operating activities guidance range for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 ("fiscal year 2023").
  • The Company closed three acquisitions during the quarter, including the acquisition of Consolidated Waste Services, LLC and its affiliates (dba “Twin Bridges”) on September 1, 2023.
  • The Company raised guidance for fiscal year 2023 by estimating results in the following ranges:
    The Company reaffirmed certain guidance for fiscal year 2023 by estimating results in the following range:
    Net cash provided by operating activities between $231 million and $237 million.
  • The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

TWO HILL, FARRER & BURRILL PARTNERS NAMED LEADING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Elissa Gysi and Sean McLoughlin have been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as " Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys ."

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners Elissa Gysi and Sean McLoughlin have been recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal as " Leaders of Influence: Labor & Employment Attorneys ."
  • Elissa Gysi litigates and arbitrates labor and employment disputes, including the defense of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and accommodation claims.
  • Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP is a California based law firm that commits to professional excellence, quality of service and client loyalty.
  • A 100 year history of success finds its roots in a few enduring values — stability, integrity and exceptional attorneys.

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED LEADING CORPORATE EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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"So we are especially proud to tip our hat to these unsurpassed experts who try to keep the balance between Corporate America and its workers."

Key Points: 
  • "So we are especially proud to tip our hat to these unsurpassed experts who try to keep the balance between Corporate America and its workers."
  • Elissa Gysi litigates and arbitrates labor and employment disputes, including the defense of wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination and accommodation claims.
  • Gysi represents employers in matters before the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board and other federal and state administrative agencies.
  • Hill, Farrer & Burill LLP is a California based law firm that commits to professional excellence, quality of service and client loyalty.

Shake Shack Turns to Harri to Help Advance Employee Engagement

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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On a federal level, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates and enforces key factors of workforce management.

Key Points: 
  • On a federal level, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates and enforces key factors of workforce management.
  • Other states, such as California, have requirements tied to employee scheduling.
  • With accurate, intelligent scheduling based on historical, predictive labor demands and employee preferences, Harri is helping Shake Shack support its culture of caring for its teams.
  • Luke Fryer, CEO of Harri, commented, “In a dynamic industry where employee engagement is a direct driver of revenue, creating an employee-centric culture is crucial.

Greenberg Traurig's Jack S. Gearan and Amanda L. Carney to Speak on MetroWest HRMA Webinar

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, "Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You," Sept. 14. They will discuss maintaining employee handbooks, including compliance and leave policies, training management, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, "Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You," Sept. 14.
  • They will discuss maintaining employee handbooks, including compliance and leave policies, training management, and more.
  • BOSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Boston office Shareholder Jack S. Gearan and Associate Amanda L. Carney will present on the MetroWest Human Resource Management Association's (HRMA) webinar, " Make Your Employee Handbook Work For You ," Sept. 14.
  • A MetroWest HRMA board member, Gearan concentrates his practice in the areas of Labor & Employment and Litigation.