California Supreme Court to Determine Whether ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Wage-and-Hour Claims by Religious Workers The Supreme Court of California recently granted review of Lorenzo v.

California Supreme Court to Determine Whether ‘Ministerial Exception’ Bars Wage-and-Hour Claims by Religious Workers

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opez v. Marmic LLC is a landmark New Jersey Supreme Court decision handed down on March 19, 2026, and it sends a clear message to employers. https://buff.ly/h4G68oW #undocumentedworkers #wageandhour #workerscompensation

opez v. Marmic LLC is a landmark New Jersey Supreme Court decision handed down on March 19, 2026, and it sends a clear message to employers. buff.ly/h4G68oW #undocumentedworkers #wageandhour #workerscompensation

Nevada Supreme Court Unanimously Requires Prevailing-Wage Disputes to Be Resolved by the Nevada Labor Commissioner | Littler On February 26, 2026, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a long-awaited en banc decision confirming that Nevada’s Prevailing Wage Statutes (NRS Chapter 338) do not allow employees to recover prevailing w...

Nevada’s Supreme Court issued a major ruling on how prevailing‑wage disputes must be handled, limiting court actions and clarifying the process for employers and contractors. See what this means going forward: https://bit.ly/40tcAMX #PrevailingWage #HRCompliance #WageAndHour

Andreas Koutsoudakis, Partner and Co-Chair of Hospitality & Restaurant Law at DHC, explains why NY wage & hour claims can create personal liability for restaurant owners—even with an LLC. Proactive planning matters. Learn More: https://dhclegal.com/protecting-your-personal-assets-from-wage-hour-liability/ #RestaurantLaw #NYCRestaurants #WageAndHour #AssetProtection #DHCLegal

Andreas Koutsoudakis, Partner and Co-Chair of Hospitality & Restaurant Law at DHC, explains why NY wage & hour claims can create personal liability for restaurant owners—even with an LLC. Proactive planning matters.
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If you work in El Monte and your paycheck feels short, you may be dealing with unpaid overtime, misclassification, or wage theft. California law provides strong protections and penalties for employers who violate wage laws.
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DOL Announces Minimum Wage Rate Change for Federal Contractors Explore the complexities of federal contractor minimum wage laws following recent executive orders, DOL guidance, and uncertainty about EO 13658's applicability.

Littler’s David Goldstein breaks down the DOL’s latest update on federal contractor minimum wage rules and how recent executive orders affect compliance. A must‑read for employers tracking evolving wage obligations. #WageAndHour #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/4s0VW2O via SHRM (subscription required)

California overtime law goes beyond federal standards. In Alhambra, salaried workers may qualify for daily overtime and even double time depending on their classification. Employers must meet strict exemption tests.

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Join Littler’s Michael Gotzler and Nina Neff at the Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo on March 11 in Milwaukee. They’ll share key compliance insights for restaurant and hospitality employers navigating the laws governing tips, labor and risk. #WageAndHour #EmploymentLaw https://bit.ly/4tmwPZU

We’re hiring! Littler seeks experienced attorneys to focus on discovery in class actions, collective actions, and PAGA matters. Build deep expertise on complex litigation. 6+ years’ experience and active state license required. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qhRxYe #NowHiring #ClassActions #WageAndHour

The DOL’s recent opinion letter offers timely reminders for employers navigating these determinations. Littler’s Justin Brown and Yuri Choy break down what you need to know to stay compliant. #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #WageAndHour Read more via CBIA: https://bit.ly/4sVRdAJ

Feds caution employers about bonuses, pay structures in overtime compliance The U.S. Department of Labor also addressed exemptions for “learned professionals” and commission-earning employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Littler’s Nicole LeFave and Brian Rho say a new DOL opinion letter on performance‑based bonuses & pre‑shift “roll call” time confirms that bonuses promised in advance & tied to employer‑set conditions must be included in the regular rate for OT. Via HR Dive: https://bit.ly/49v2vV5 #DOL #WageAndHour

NYSDOL Issues Guidance on Healthy Terminals Act Amendments Effective January 1, 2026 | Littler In September, we published an article outlining amendments to New York’s Healthy Terminals Act (HTA). The amended HTA revises certain wage, health and welfare, and leave entitlements for covered worke...

New guidance from NYSDOL on the Healthy Terminals Act amendments is here. Littler’s Michael Paglialonga, Keith Belfield Jr., and Eli Freedberg explain what employers at JFK & LaGuardia need to know for 2026 compliance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pr3Gtd
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DOL Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Compensability of Pre-Shift Activities Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement | Littler On January 5, 2026, the U.S.

The DOL has clarified when pre-shift activities count as compensable work under the FLSA. Littler’s Megan Smith and Robert Pritchard break down what this means for employers and how to stay compliant.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3LqRL0K
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Big changes could be coming to NYC under Mayor Mamdani’s leadership. Littler’s Paul Piccigallo shared insights with Law360 on what employers can do now to stay ahead.
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DOL Opinion Letter Offers Reminders on Exempt Classification Decisions | Littler On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026‑1, addressing whether an employer may classify an employee as non‑exempt even when the employee satisfies the educ...

Making exempt classification decisions? The DOL’s latest opinion letter offers key reminders for employers navigating these calls. Littler’s Justin Brown and Yuri Choy explain what it means for compliance. Read more: https://bit.ly/3L7Iqee #EmploymentLaw #HRCompliance #WageAndHour

DOL Opinion Letter Confirms Bonuses Under Predetermined Pay Plans Must Be Included in Regular Rate | Littler On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-2, addressing whether certain “Safety, Job Duties, and Performance” bonuses may be excluded fro...

Are bonuses under predetermined pay plans included in the regular rate? The U.S. Department of Labor says yes. Littler’s Nicole LeFave and Brian Rho explain what this means for employers navigating wage and hour compliance. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pts0eb #EmploymentLaw #WageAndHour #HRCompliance

Littler's Kelly Cardin spoke to Law360 about wage and hour issues she is watching in 2026. (subscription required) #EmploymentLaw #WageAndHour https://bit.ly/4joR6tn

Nevada Clarifies Portal-to-Portal Act Application | Littler During a November 2025 special session, the Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 8 (SB8) to expressly incorporate key provisions of the federal Portal-to-Portal Act into state law. This statutory ame...

Littler's Roger Grandgenett, Amy Thompson and Andrew Clark review Nevada Senate Bill 8 (SB8), which expressly incorporates key provisions of the federal Portal-to-Portal Act into state law. #Nevada #EmploymentLaw #WageAndHour bit.ly/3XKJpn8

Thanks to all who joined our wage & hour compliance event! Littler’s Christopher Michalski, Robert Pritchard, Christian Angotti & Katelyn McCombs led a great session on federal updates, PA trends & child labor laws.
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Littler's Andrea Kirshenbaum and Christian Angotti discuss the complex new landscape where cities and states are increasingly pursuing criminal prosecution for wage and hour violations. via The Legal Intelligencer #WageAndHour #EmploymentLaw (subscription required) https://bit.ly/43NH1iO

Massachusetts High Court Holds That Retention Bonuses Fall Outside the Scope of the Wage Act | Littler In Nunez v. Syncsort Incorporated (October 22, 2025), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that retention bonuses are not “wages” for purposes of the Massachusetts Wage Act. As a result, empl...

Littler’s Christopher Kaczmarek reviews a decision from the #Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court that held that retention bonuses are not “wages” for purposes of the Massachusetts Wage Act. #WageAndHour #employmentlaw https://bit.ly/4htf7yt

Arbitration policy lacked a clear delegation clause—court says that’s not enough. Arbitration of some wage-and-hour claims denied. Read more [subscription required]: https://ow.ly/7hk250X8e7g #CaliforniaLaborLaw #PAGA #WageAndHour #ArbitrationAgreements #AAAEmploymentRules

Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Calculating Overtime | Littler On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter containing important reminders about how to calculate overtime pay for non-exempt employees who earn amounts in addit...

Littler’s Adam Green and Rob Pritchard examine a letter from the #DOL regarding the calculation of overtime pay for nonexempt employees who earn amounts in addition to their base hourly wage. #WageAndHour #employmentlaw https://bit.ly/42To9P0

Policy Week in Review – October 3, 2025 | Littler Senate Confirms DOL and EEOC Nominees

Stay ahead with Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute. Get key updates on federal, state, and local issues, plus dive into our comprehensive analyses from Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2025. #employmentlaw #laborlaw #wageandhour #OSHA https://bit.ly/3VOHz3F

Colorado Supreme Court Rejects 6-Year Statute of Limitations for Wage Claims, Holds 2- or 3-Year Period Applies | Littler Colorado employers finally have clarity that all wage claims in Colorado are subject to a two-year statute of limitations, or three years for a willful violation. On September 15, 2025, in a highly an...

Littler’s Jennifer Harpole, Bradley Crowell and Libby Valenzuela review the #Colorado Supreme Court decision in By the Rockies v. Perez regarding the statute of limitations for wage claims against employers in the state. #WageAndHour https://bit.ly/4nWZBg4

Canada: Minimum Wage Increases Effective October 1, 2025 | Littler Effective October 1, 2025, five Canadian provinces will implement minimum wage increases. These changes reflect inflation adjustments and cost-of-living concerns, and are relevant for employers, HR pr...

Littler’s Quinn Hartwig and Tharmela Ganendralingam review increases to the minimum wage in #Canada. #internationalemploymentlaw #WageAndHour https://bit.ly/4mKu68e

Littler's Daniel Boatright spoke to Tax Notes about the Treasury Department's proposed regulations for "qualified tips" under the "no tax on tips" deduction created by the One Big Beautiful Bill. #taxes #WageAndHour #employmentlaw (subscription required) https://bit.ly/4mNbYKZ

2025 Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference | Littler In today’s information-saturated world, Littler recognizes that employers often struggle with information overload. What employers truly need is not just more information, but intelligent guidance – E...

Immerse yourself in intelligent guidance and valuable insights at Littler's 2025 #Philadelphia Regional Employer Conference - your gateway to Employment Intelligence. Enroll now: https://bit.ly/4m65bf3 #2025Employer #AI #noncompetes #Pennsylvania #WageAndHour #laborlaw #employmentlaw

Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulation on “No Tax on Tips” | Littler As we have previously reported, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) provides an above-the-line tax deduction for certain “qualified tips.” To qualify for the deduction, the tips must (among other...

Littler’s Daniel Boatright and Robert Pritchard review the proposed regulation regarding “no tax on tips” from the Treasury Department. #employmentlaw #taxes #WageAndHour https://bit.ly/3W2b4io

Thank you to all the attendees and speakers of Littler’s Pacific Northwest Regional Employer Conference in #Seattle! It was an incredible day filled with employment intelligence on legal changes impacting employers across the PNW, #WageAndHour updates, and how to manage #RemoteWork! #2025Employer