Time and Attendance News > December 2013
Retailers denied class action status in FLSA lawsuit
A California federal court has denied retail employees in a Federal Labor Standards Act lawsuit class action status.
Oregon violates union contract and labor laws
The Oregon Employment Relations Board decided this month that the state violated the terms of its contract with Service Employees International Union Local 503, the state's largest union.
Court rules New York public hospitals exempt from state labor laws
On Oct. 16, a New York federal district court granted a partial motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the New York City Health & Hospitals Corp.
Shelton mayor cuts part-time employee hours
Shelton, Conn. Mayor Mark Lauretti is asking department heads to limit the hours of part-time employees, according to the Shelton Herald.
New law designates models under 18 as child performers
New legislation signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will recognize fashion models under the age of 18 as child performers.
FLSA lawsuit against fast food restaurant will reach settlement
Delivery employees involved in a class action lawsuit against a New York City fast food restaurant urged a judge on Oct. 25 to preliminarily approve a settlement.
FLSA Violations Result in Criminal Convictions
A Texas employer and three of its top employees were recently convicted of felonies related to FLSA wage and hour violations.
Court rules grocery store employment policy invalid
A Los Angeles woman filed a class action lawsuit against her grocery store employer in 2011, claiming the business failed to pay her and other hourly deli clerks minimum and overtime wages.
Exotic dancers seek class action certification for FLSA lawsuit
One current and two former exotic dancers are seeking class action status against their Atlanta employer for failing to pay wages and requiring the performers to pay fees to work in the nightclub.