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FWW Alert: Manuals - 10 Helpful Hints

6/5/2019

Most organizations use policy or instruction manuals either that have been developed internally or that have come from third-party sources. Such manuals should be prepared and reviewed carefully. READ MORE

Employment Alert - U.S. DOL Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Update White Collar Exemption from Overtime

3/13/2019

On March 7, 2019, the U.S. DOL announced its long-awaited proposed rule to update the White Collar Exemptions from overtime. The DOL proposed to rescind the 2016 rule and propose a new rule. READ MORE

Employment Alert - Court Prohibits Use of Prior Salary to Justify Unequal Pay

4/25/2018

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed itself and ruled that an employee's prior salary does not constitute a "factor other than sex" which can support a pay differential between a male and female employee performing comparable jobs. READ MORE

Employment Alert - Oregon and Washington Legislative Update

1/12/2018

2018 is rolling forward quickly and both Oregon and Washington employers need to take steps to comply with new state employment laws. READ MORE

FWW Litigation Practice Group - Tips for Businesses

2/10/2017

Being on the receiving end of a lawsuit can be stressful --- whether or not you've seen it coming. Here are some helpful tips from our litigation team. READ MORE

Nursing Mother Rule Is a Smart Retention Tool

4/1/2011

How many of your employees are women? How many are mothers— or could be someday? Chances are, it's a sizeable number. In 2009, 71.4% of women with children were in the work force according to the DOL. READ MORE