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Massachusetts Court Rules Home Inspectors Are Independent Contractors
The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently held that home inspectors were independent contractors and, therefore, ineligible for unemployment benefits
California Proposition to Raise Minimum Wage Delayed
California's Living Wage Act failed to qualify for the 2022 ballot due to the late submission of verified signatures to the California Secretary of State. The
Michigan Court Upholds Prohibition Against LGBTQ Discrimination
A recent court decision clarifies Michigan's prohibition against sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sexual orientation
How to Avoid Discrimination Lawsuits
An Applebee’s franchisee in Plant City, Fla., agreed to pay $100,000 in monetary relief after being accused of subjecting a Black, gay worker to racial and homophobic
Jiffy Lube Reaches $2 Million Agreement in No-Poach Claim
Approximately 1,250 hourly Jiffy Lube employees in the Philadelphia metropolitan area will share a $2 million settlement of a claim that the company prohibited its
Airline Employee Wins Verdict Over Anti-Abortion Speech
Former flight attendant wins verdict over her anti-abortion speech. A jury found the airline discriminated against her for her religious beliefs
Tension Between Employers and Remote Workers in Canada
As more and more Canadian companies recall their employees to the workplace, there is growing tension between the workers who moved far away while working remotely and
USCIS Must Address Ballooning Backlogs, Ombudsman Says
Severe and growing backlogs, inadequate funding and an increasing number of lawsuits continue to plague the agency that oversees the processing of employment visas for
Employer Could Not Compel Arbitration Based on Electronically Signed Agreement
When having an employee sign an arbitration agreement, a company should obtain convincing proof of the authenticity of the signature. If the agreement is signed